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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,218.79, 15,329.39 and 3,645.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,218.79, 15,329.39 and 3,645.91 is: 5,469.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,218.79 : 15,329.39 = 3,645.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,218.79/15,329.39 = 3,645.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,218.79x = 15,329.39 × 3,645.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,218.79x = 55,889,558.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,889,558.07/10,218.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,469.29

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