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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.98, 15,389.85 and 3,690.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.98, 15,389.85 and 3,690.40 is: 5,532.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.98 : 15,389.85 = 3,690.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.98/15,389.85 = 3,690.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.98x = 15,389.85 × 3,690.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.98x = 56,794,625.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,794,625.49/10,265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.32

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