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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.35, 15,369.54 and 3,668.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.35, 15,369.54 and 3,668.97 is: 5,503.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.35 : 15,369.54 = 3,668.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.35/15,369.54 = 3,668.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.35x = 15,369.54 × 3,668.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.35x = 56,390,381.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,390,381.17/10,246.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,503.46

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