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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,202.52, 15,299.92 and 3,537.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,202.52, 15,299.92 and 3,537.36 is: 5,304.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,202.52 : 15,299.92 = 3,537.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,202.52/15,299.92 = 3,537.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,202.52x = 15,299.92 × 3,537.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,202.52x = 54,121,325.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,121,325.01/10,202.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,304.70

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