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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,321.02, 15,481.26 and 3,657.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,321.02, 15,481.26 and 3,657.42 is: 5,486.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,321.02 : 15,481.26 = 3,657.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,321.02/15,481.26 = 3,657.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,321.02x = 15,481.26 × 3,657.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,321.02x = 56,621,469.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,621,469.95/10,321.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,486.03

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