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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.87, 15,396.84 and 3,692.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.87, 15,396.84 and 3,692.61 is: 5,539.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.87 : 15,396.84 = 3,692.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.87/15,396.84 = 3,692.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.87x = 15,396.84 × 3,692.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.87x = 56,854,525.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,854,525.35/10,263.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,539.29

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