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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.32, 15,396.30 and 3,690.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.32, 15,396.30 and 3,690.28 is: 5,534.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.32 : 15,396.30 = 3,690.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.32/15,396.30 = 3,690.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.32x = 15,396.30 × 3,690.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.32x = 56,816,657.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,816,657.96/10,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,534.82

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