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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.38, 15,396.57 and 3,690.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.38, 15,396.57 and 3,690.56 is: 5,535.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.38 : 15,396.57 = 3,690.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.38/15,396.57 = 3,690.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.38x = 15,396.57 × 3,690.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.38x = 56,821,987.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,821,987.00/10,264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.84

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