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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,230.46, 15,348.93 and 3,656.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,230.46, 15,348.93 and 3,656.50 is: 5,485.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,230.46 : 15,348.93 = 3,656.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,230.46/15,348.93 = 3,656.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,230.46x = 15,348.93 × 3,656.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,230.46x = 56,123,362.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,123,362.55/10,230.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,485.91

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