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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.64, 15,341.22 and 3,652.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.64, 15,341.22 and 3,652.52 is: 5,479.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.64 : 15,341.22 = 3,652.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.64/15,341.22 = 3,652.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.64x = 15,341.22 × 3,652.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.64x = 56,034,112.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,034,112.87/10,225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,479.77

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