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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,199.28, 15,294.60 and 3,627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,199.28, 15,294.60 and 3,627.12 is: 5,439.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,199.28 : 15,294.60 = 3,627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,199.28/15,294.60 = 3,627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,199.28x = 15,294.60 × 3,627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,199.28x = 55,475,349.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,475,349.55/10,199.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.14

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