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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.33, 15,298.29 and 3,623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.33, 15,298.29 and 3,623.52 is: 5,436.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.33 : 15,298.29 = 3,623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.33/15,298.29 = 3,623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.33x = 15,298.29 × 3,623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.33x = 55,433,659.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,433,659.78/10,197.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,436.10

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