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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.40, 15,344.40 and 3,658.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.40, 15,344.40 and 3,658.40 is: 5,488.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.40 : 15,344.40 = 3,658.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.40/15,344.40 = 3,658.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.40x = 15,344.40 × 3,658.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.40x = 56,135,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,135,952.96/10,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,488.24

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