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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.40, 15,384.60 and 3,682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.40, 15,384.60 and 3,682.80 is: 5,524.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.40 : 15,384.60 = 3,682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.40/15,384.60 = 3,682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.40x = 15,384.60 × 3,682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.40x = 56,658,404.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,658,404.88/10,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,524.20

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