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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.89, 15,402.69 and 3,695.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.89, 15,402.69 and 3,695.31 is: 5,541.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.89 : 15,402.69 = 3,695.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.89/15,402.69 = 3,695.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.89x = 15,402.69 × 3,695.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.89x = 56,917,714.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,917,714.38/10,270.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,541.65

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