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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.66, 15,312.28 and 3,633.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.66, 15,312.28 and 3,633.50 is: 5,451.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.66 : 15,312.28 = 3,633.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.66/15,312.28 = 3,633.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.66x = 15,312.28 × 3,633.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.66x = 55,637,169.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,637,169.38/10,206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,451.07

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