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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.25, 15,354.24 and 3,660.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.25, 15,354.24 and 3,660.58 is: 5,491.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.25 : 15,354.24 = 3,660.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.25/15,354.24 = 3,660.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.25x = 15,354.24 × 3,660.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.25x = 56,205,423.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,205,423.86/10,235.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,491.36

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