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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,200.06, 15,302.52 and 3,626.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,200.06, 15,302.52 and 3,626.82 is: 5,441.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,200.06 : 15,302.52 = 3,626.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,200.06/15,302.52 = 3,626.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,200.06x = 15,302.52 × 3,626.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,200.06x = 55,499,485.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,499,485.59/10,200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,441.09

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