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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,258.24, 15,385.96 and 3,683.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,258.24, 15,385.96 and 3,683.48 is: 5,524.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258.24 : 15,385.96 = 3,683.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258.24/15,385.96 = 3,683.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258.24x = 15,385.96 × 3,683.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258.24x = 56,673,875.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,673,875.94/10,258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,524.72

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