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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,210.40, 15,315.60 and 3,636.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,210.40, 15,315.60 and 3,636.80 is: 5,455.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,210.40 : 15,315.60 = 3,636.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,210.40/15,315.60 = 3,636.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,210.40x = 15,315.60 × 3,636.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,210.40x = 55,699,774.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,699,774.08/10,210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,455.20

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