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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,198.33, 15,299.79 and 3,624.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,198.33, 15,299.79 and 3,624.52 is: 5,437.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,198.33 : 15,299.79 = 3,624.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,198.33/15,299.79 = 3,624.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,198.33x = 15,299.79 × 3,624.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,198.33x = 55,454,394.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,454,394.85/10,198.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,437.60

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