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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.46, 15,366.68 and 3,670.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.46, 15,366.68 and 3,670.50 is: 5,505.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.46 : 15,366.68 = 3,670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.46/15,366.68 = 3,670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.46x = 15,366.68 × 3,670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.46x = 56,403,398.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,403,398.94/10,244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.75

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