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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,240.44, 15,362.12 and 3,668.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,240.44, 15,362.12 and 3,668.48 is: 5,503.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,240.44 : 15,362.12 = 3,668.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,240.44/15,362.12 = 3,668.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,240.44x = 15,362.12 × 3,668.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,240.44x = 56,355,629.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,355,629.98/10,240.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,503.24

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