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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,194.44, 15,293.98 and 3,620.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,194.44, 15,293.98 and 3,620.60 is: 5,431.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,194.44 : 15,293.98 = 3,620.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,194.44/15,293.98 = 3,620.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,194.44x = 15,293.98 × 3,620.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,194.44x = 55,373,383.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,373,383.99/10,194.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,431.72

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