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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,199.48, 15,297.48 and 3,624.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,199.48, 15,297.48 and 3,624.17 is: 5,435.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,199.48 : 15,297.48 = 3,624.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,199.48/15,297.48 = 3,624.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,199.48x = 15,297.48 × 3,624.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,199.48x = 55,440,591.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,440,591.60/10,199.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,435.63

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