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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.01, 15,393.06 and 3,688.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.01, 15,393.06 and 3,688.23 is: 5,532.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.01 : 15,393.06 = 3,688.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.01/15,393.06 = 3,688.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.01x = 15,393.06 × 3,688.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.01x = 56,773,145.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,773,145.68/10,262.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.36

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