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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.32, 15,364.80 and 3,669.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.32, 15,364.80 and 3,669.28 is: 5,503.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.32 : 15,364.80 = 3,669.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.32/15,364.80 = 3,669.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.32x = 15,364.80 × 3,669.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.32x = 56,377,753.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,377,753.34/10,244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,503.32

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