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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.64, 15,363.26 and 3,579.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.64, 15,363.26 and 3,579.27 is: 5,367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.64 : 15,363.26 = 3,579.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.64/15,363.26 = 3,579.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.64x = 15,363.26 × 3,579.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.64x = 54,989,193.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,989,193.53/10,244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,367.60

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