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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,240.56, 15,363.12 and 3,671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,240.56, 15,363.12 and 3,671.52 is: 5,508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,240.56 : 15,363.12 = 3,671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,240.56/15,363.12 = 3,671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,240.56x = 15,363.12 × 3,671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,240.56x = 56,406,002.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,406,002.34/10,240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.10

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