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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,240.92, 15,362.73 and 3,667.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,240.92, 15,362.73 and 3,667.86 is: 5,502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,240.92 : 15,362.73 = 3,667.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,240.92/15,362.73 = 3,667.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,240.92x = 15,362.73 × 3,667.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,240.92x = 56,348,342.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,348,342.86/10,240.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.27

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