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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,211.26, 15,319.96 and 3,636.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,211.26, 15,319.96 and 3,636.59 is: 5,455.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,211.26 : 15,319.96 = 3,636.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,211.26/15,319.96 = 3,636.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,211.26x = 15,319.96 × 3,636.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,211.26x = 55,712,384.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,712,384.13/10,211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,455.98

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