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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.39, 15,326.96 and 3,641.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.39, 15,326.96 and 3,641.94 is: 5,463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.39 : 15,326.96 = 3,641.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.39/15,326.96 = 3,641.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.39x = 15,326.96 × 3,641.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.39x = 55,819,850.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,819,850.49/10,217.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,463.22

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