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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.18, 15,349.95 and 3,664.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.18, 15,349.95 and 3,664.08 is: 5,496.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.18 : 15,349.95 = 3,664.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.18/15,349.95 = 3,664.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.18x = 15,349.95 × 3,664.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.18x = 56,243,444.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,243,444.80/10,233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,496.18

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