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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.52, 15,346.56 and 3,658.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.52, 15,346.56 and 3,658.32 is: 5,485.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.52 : 15,346.56 = 3,658.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.52/15,346.56 = 3,658.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.52x = 15,346.56 × 3,658.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.52x = 56,142,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,142,627.38/10,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,485.08

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