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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.48, 15,396.60 and 3,688.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.48, 15,396.60 and 3,688.14 is: 5,532.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.48 : 15,396.60 = 3,688.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.48/15,396.60 = 3,688.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.48x = 15,396.60 × 3,688.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.48x = 56,784,816.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,784,816.32/10,263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.71

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