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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,211.26, 15,315 and 3,637.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,211.26, 15,315 and 3,637.66 is: 5,455.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,211.26 : 15,315 = 3,637.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,211.26/15,315 = 3,637.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,211.26x = 15,315 × 3,637.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,211.26x = 55,710,762.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,710,762.90/10,211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,455.82

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