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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,230.33, 15,340.55 and 3,566.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,230.33, 15,340.55 and 3,566.68 is: 5,348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,230.33 : 15,340.55 = 3,566.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,230.33/15,340.55 = 3,566.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,230.33x = 15,340.55 × 3,566.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,230.33x = 54,714,832.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,714,832.87/10,230.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.30

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