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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,200.99, 15,301.25 and 3,627.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,200.99, 15,301.25 and 3,627.24 is: 5,440.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,200.99 : 15,301.25 = 3,627.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,200.99/15,301.25 = 3,627.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,200.99x = 15,301.25 × 3,627.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,200.99x = 55,501,306.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,501,306.05/10,200.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.78

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