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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.24, 15,384.46 and 3,682.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.24, 15,384.46 and 3,682.48 is: 5,523.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.24 : 15,384.46 = 3,682.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.24/15,384.46 = 3,682.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.24x = 15,384.46 × 3,682.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.24x = 56,652,966.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,652,966.26/10,257.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,523.22

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