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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,245.16, 15,360.72 and 3,671.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,245.16, 15,360.72 and 3,671.20 is: 5,504.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,245.16 : 15,360.72 = 3,671.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,245.16/15,360.72 = 3,671.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,245.16x = 15,360.72 × 3,671.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,245.16x = 56,392,275.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,392,275.26/10,245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.28

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