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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.98, 15,377.18 and 3,586.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.98, 15,377.18 and 3,586.46 is: 5,380.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.98 : 15,377.18 = 3,586.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.98/15,377.18 = 3,586.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.98x = 15,377.18 × 3,586.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.98x = 55,149,546.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,149,546.16/10,248.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,380.98

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