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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,191.33, 15,289.29 and 3,617.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,191.33, 15,289.29 and 3,617.51 is: 5,427.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,191.33 : 15,289.29 = 3,617.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,191.33/15,289.29 = 3,617.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,191.33x = 15,289.29 × 3,617.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,191.33x = 55,309,083.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,309,083.02/10,191.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,427.07

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