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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,209.24, 15,310.08 and 3,633.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,209.24, 15,310.08 and 3,633.66 is: 5,449.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,209.24 : 15,310.08 = 3,633.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,209.24/15,310.08 = 3,633.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,209.24x = 15,310.08 × 3,633.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,209.24x = 55,631,625.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,631,625.29/10,209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,449.14

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