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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,199.73, 15,301.14 and 3,624.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,199.73, 15,301.14 and 3,624.35 is: 5,437.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,199.73 : 15,301.14 = 3,624.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,199.73/15,301.14 = 3,624.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,199.73x = 15,301.14 × 3,624.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,199.73x = 55,456,711.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,456,711.42/10,199.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,437.08

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