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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.96, 15,360.18 and 3,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.96, 15,360.18 and 3,664 is: 5,497.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.96 : 15,360.18 = 3,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.96/15,360.18 = 3,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.96x = 15,360.18 × 3,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.96x = 56,279,699.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,279,699.52/10,237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.16

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