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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,226.70, 15,340.05 and 3,660.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,226.70, 15,340.05 and 3,660.30 is: 5,490.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,226.70 : 15,340.05 = 3,660.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,226.70/15,340.05 = 3,660.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,226.70x = 15,340.05 × 3,660.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,226.70x = 56,149,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,149,185.02/10,226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,490.45

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