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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.93, 15,299.23 and 3,624.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.93, 15,299.23 and 3,624.11 is: 5,436.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.93 : 15,299.23 = 3,624.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.93/15,299.23 = 3,624.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.93x = 15,299.23 × 3,624.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.93x = 55,446,092.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,446,092.44/10,197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,436.99

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