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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,190.80, 15,282.60 and 3,617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,190.80, 15,282.60 and 3,617.20 is: 5,424.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,190.80 : 15,282.60 = 3,617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,190.80/15,282.60 = 3,617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,190.80x = 15,282.60 × 3,617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,190.80x = 55,280,220.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,280,220.72/10,190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,424.52

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