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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,192.98, 15,290.99 and 3,618.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,192.98, 15,290.99 and 3,618.61 is: 5,428.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,192.98 : 15,290.99 = 3,618.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,192.98/15,290.99 = 3,618.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,192.98x = 15,290.99 × 3,618.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,192.98x = 55,332,129.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,332,129.32/10,192.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,428.45

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