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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,199.06, 15,301.02 and 3,625.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,199.06, 15,301.02 and 3,625.82 is: 5,439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,199.06 : 15,301.02 = 3,625.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,199.06/15,301.02 = 3,625.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,199.06x = 15,301.02 × 3,625.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,199.06x = 55,478,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,478,744.34/10,199.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.59

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