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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,203.03, 15,299.23 and 3,628.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,203.03, 15,299.23 and 3,628.26 is: 5,440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,203.03 : 15,299.23 = 3,628.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,203.03/15,299.23 = 3,628.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,203.03x = 15,299.23 × 3,628.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,203.03x = 55,509,584.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,509,584.24/10,203.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.50

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