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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.20, 15,392.66 and 3,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.20, 15,392.66 and 3,688.20 is: 5,532.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.20 : 15,392.66 = 3,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.20/15,392.66 = 3,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.20x = 15,392.66 × 3,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.20x = 56,771,208.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,771,208.61/10,262.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.07

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