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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,216.44, 15,326.04 and 3,644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,216.44, 15,326.04 and 3,644.40 is: 5,467.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,216.44 : 15,326.04 = 3,644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,216.44/15,326.04 = 3,644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,216.44x = 15,326.04 × 3,644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,216.44x = 55,854,220.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,854,220.18/10,216.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,467.09

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