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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.22, 15,379.56 and 3,680.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.22, 15,379.56 and 3,680.64 is: 5,519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.22 : 15,379.56 = 3,680.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.22/15,379.56 = 3,680.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.22x = 15,379.56 × 3,680.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.22x = 56,606,623.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,606,623.72/10,256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,519.25

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