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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,201.66, 15,297.87 and 3,628.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,201.66, 15,297.87 and 3,628.02 is: 5,440.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,201.66 : 15,297.87 = 3,628.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,201.66/15,297.87 = 3,628.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,201.66x = 15,297.87 × 3,628.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,201.66x = 55,500,978.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,500,978.32/10,201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.39

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