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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,202.27, 15,306.26 and 3,629.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,202.27, 15,306.26 and 3,629.12 is: 5,444.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,202.27 : 15,306.26 = 3,629.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,202.27/15,306.26 = 3,629.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,202.27x = 15,306.26 × 3,629.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,202.27x = 55,548,159.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,548,159.61/10,202.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,444.69

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