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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,191.81, 15,289.24 and 3,617.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,191.81, 15,289.24 and 3,617.45 is: 5,426.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,191.81 : 15,289.24 = 3,617.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,191.81/15,289.24 = 3,617.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,191.81x = 15,289.24 × 3,617.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,191.81x = 55,307,986.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,307,986.69/10,191.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,426.71

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