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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.24, 15,394.92 and 3,689.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.24, 15,394.92 and 3,689.44 is: 5,533.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.24 : 15,394.92 = 3,689.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.24/15,394.92 = 3,689.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.24x = 15,394.92 × 3,689.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.24x = 56,798,633.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,798,633.64/10,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.64

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