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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.48, 15,349.59 and 3,659.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.48, 15,349.59 and 3,659.34 is: 5,488.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.48 : 15,349.59 = 3,659.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.48/15,349.59 = 3,659.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.48x = 15,349.59 × 3,659.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.48x = 56,169,368.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,169,368.67/10,233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,488.78

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