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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,204.72, 15,302.28 and 3,630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,204.72, 15,302.28 and 3,630.80 is: 5,444.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,204.72 : 15,302.28 = 3,630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,204.72/15,302.28 = 3,630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,204.72x = 15,302.28 × 3,630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,204.72x = 55,559,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,559,518.22/10,204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,444.49

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