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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.47, 15,393.34 and 3,693.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.47, 15,393.34 and 3,693.14 is: 5,536.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.47 : 15,393.34 = 3,693.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.47/15,393.34 = 3,693.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.47x = 15,393.34 × 3,693.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.47x = 56,849,831.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,849,831.65/10,268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,536.35

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