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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.70, 15,998.94 and 3,647.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.70, 15,998.94 and 3,647.22 is: 5,466.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.70 : 15,998.94 = 3,647.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.70/15,998.94 = 3,647.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.70x = 15,998.94 × 3,647.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.70x = 58,351,653.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,351,653.95/10,673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,466.86

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