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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,222.24, 15,329.56 and 3,646.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,222.24, 15,329.56 and 3,646.68 is: 5,468.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,222.24 : 15,329.56 = 3,646.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,222.24/15,329.56 = 3,646.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,222.24x = 15,329.56 × 3,646.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,222.24x = 55,901,999.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,901,999.86/10,222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,468.66

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