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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,201.92, 15,304.42 and 3,626.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,201.92, 15,304.42 and 3,626.54 is: 5,440.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,201.92 : 15,304.42 = 3,626.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,201.92/15,304.42 = 3,626.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,201.92x = 15,304.42 × 3,626.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,201.92x = 55,502,091.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,502,091.31/10,201.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.36

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