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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,216.04, 15,325.26 and 3,643.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,216.04, 15,325.26 and 3,643.16 is: 5,465.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,216.04 : 15,325.26 = 3,643.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,216.04/15,325.26 = 3,643.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,216.04x = 15,325.26 × 3,643.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,216.04x = 55,832,374.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,832,374.22/10,216.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,465.17

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