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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,207.32, 15,309.06 and 3,633.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,207.32, 15,309.06 and 3,633.48 is: 5,449.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,207.32 : 15,309.06 = 3,633.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,207.32/15,309.06 = 3,633.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,207.32x = 15,309.06 × 3,633.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,207.32x = 55,625,163.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,625,163.33/10,207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,449.54

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