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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,243.25, 15,366.50 and 3,669.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,243.25, 15,366.50 and 3,669.29 is: 5,504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,243.25 : 15,366.50 = 3,669.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,243.25/15,366.50 = 3,669.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,243.25x = 15,366.50 × 3,669.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,243.25x = 56,384,164.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,384,164.85/10,243.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.52

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