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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,198.44, 15,299.99 and 3,624.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,198.44, 15,299.99 and 3,624.62 is: 5,437.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,198.44 : 15,299.99 = 3,624.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,198.44/15,299.99 = 3,624.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,198.44x = 15,299.99 × 3,624.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,198.44x = 55,456,555.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,456,555.13/10,198.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,437.75

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