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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.60, 15,377.16 and 3,682.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.60, 15,377.16 and 3,682.26 is: 5,520.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.60 : 15,377.16 = 3,682.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.60/15,377.16 = 3,682.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.60x = 15,377.16 × 3,682.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.60x = 56,622,701.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,622,701.18/10,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,520.07

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