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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,238.93, 15,358.58 and 3,669.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,238.93, 15,358.58 and 3,669.83 is: 5,504.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,238.93 : 15,358.58 = 3,669.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,238.93/15,358.58 = 3,669.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,238.93x = 15,358.58 × 3,669.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,238.93x = 56,363,377.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,363,377.64/10,238.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.81

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