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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,190.12, 15,285.20 and 3,616.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,190.12, 15,285.20 and 3,616.48 is: 5,424.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,190.12 : 15,285.20 = 3,616.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,190.12/15,285.20 = 3,616.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,190.12x = 15,285.20 × 3,616.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,190.12x = 55,278,620.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,278,620.10/10,190.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,424.73

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