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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.46, 15,337.38 and 3,650.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.46, 15,337.38 and 3,650.96 is: 5,476.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.46 : 15,337.38 = 3,650.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.46/15,337.38 = 3,650.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.46x = 15,337.38 × 3,650.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.46x = 55,996,212.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,996,212.92/10,225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,476.15

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