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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,191.82, 15,289.25 and 3,617.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,191.82, 15,289.25 and 3,617.46 is: 5,426.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,191.82 : 15,289.25 = 3,617.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,191.82/15,289.25 = 3,617.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,191.82x = 15,289.25 × 3,617.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,191.82x = 55,308,155.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,308,155.77/10,191.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,426.72

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