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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,201.83, 15,292.95 and 3,624.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,201.83, 15,292.95 and 3,624.43 is: 5,433.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,201.83 : 15,292.95 = 3,624.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,201.83/15,292.95 = 3,624.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,201.83x = 15,292.95 × 3,624.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,201.83x = 55,428,226.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,428,226.77/10,201.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,433.17

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