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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,199.92, 15,300.56 and 3,624.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,199.92, 15,300.56 and 3,624.34 is: 5,436.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,199.92 : 15,300.56 = 3,624.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,199.92/15,300.56 = 3,624.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,199.92x = 15,300.56 × 3,624.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,199.92x = 55,454,375.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,454,375.26/10,199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,436.75

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