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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.70, 15,356.55 and 3,664.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.70, 15,356.55 and 3,664.10 is: 5,496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.70 : 15,356.55 = 3,664.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.70/15,356.55 = 3,664.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.70x = 15,356.55 × 3,664.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.70x = 56,267,934.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,267,934.86/10,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,496.15

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