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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,238.72, 15,361.32 and 3,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,238.72, 15,361.32 and 3,664.80 is: 5,498.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,238.72 : 15,361.32 = 3,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,238.72/15,361.32 = 3,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,238.72x = 15,361.32 × 3,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,238.72x = 56,296,165.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,296,165.54/10,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.36

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