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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,243.62, 15,362.19 and 3,669.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,243.62, 15,362.19 and 3,669.39 is: 5,502.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,243.62 : 15,362.19 = 3,669.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,243.62/15,362.19 = 3,669.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,243.62x = 15,362.19 × 3,669.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,243.62x = 56,369,866.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,369,866.36/10,243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.92

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