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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.08, 15,365.40 and 3,669.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.08, 15,365.40 and 3,669.04 is: 5,503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.08 : 15,365.40 = 3,669.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.08/15,365.40 = 3,669.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.08x = 15,365.40 × 3,669.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.08x = 56,376,267.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,376,267.22/10,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,503.30

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