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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,643, 15,964.50 and 3,347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,643, 15,964.50 and 3,347 is: 5,020.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,643 : 15,964.50 = 3,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,643/15,964.50 = 3,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,643x = 15,964.50 × 3,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,643x = 53,433,181.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,433,181.50/10,643
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.50

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