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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.06, 15,369.12 and 3,582.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.06, 15,369.12 and 3,582.64 is: 5,373.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.06 : 15,369.12 = 3,582.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.06/15,369.12 = 3,582.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.06x = 15,369.12 × 3,582.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.06x = 55,062,024.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,062,024.08/10,246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,373.97

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