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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.74, 15,296.61 and 3,624.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.74, 15,296.61 and 3,624.18 is: 5,436.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.74 : 15,296.61 = 3,624.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.74/15,296.61 = 3,624.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.74x = 15,296.61 × 3,624.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.74x = 55,437,718.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,437,718.60/10,197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,436.28

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