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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,209.28, 15,315.36 and 3,633.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,209.28, 15,315.36 and 3,633.52 is: 5,450.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,209.28 : 15,315.36 = 3,633.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,209.28/15,315.36 = 3,633.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,209.28x = 15,315.36 × 3,633.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,209.28x = 55,648,666.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,648,666.87/10,209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,450.79

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