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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.18, 15,352.95 and 3,666.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.18, 15,352.95 and 3,666.08 is: 5,499.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.18 : 15,352.95 = 3,666.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.18/15,352.95 = 3,666.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.18x = 15,352.95 × 3,666.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.18x = 56,285,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,285,142.94/10,235.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,499.18

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