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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,190.76, 15,281.10 and 3,616.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,190.76, 15,281.10 and 3,616.02 is: 5,422.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,190.76 : 15,281.10 = 3,616.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,190.76/15,281.10 = 3,616.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,190.76x = 15,281.10 × 3,616.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,190.76x = 55,256,763.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,256,763.22/10,190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,422.24

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