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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.96, 15,398.91 and 3,692.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.96, 15,398.91 and 3,692.14 is: 5,538.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.96 : 15,398.91 = 3,692.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.96/15,398.91 = 3,692.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.96x = 15,398.91 × 3,692.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.96x = 56,854,893.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,854,893.07/10,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,538.19

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