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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,211.28, 15,318.36 and 3,635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,211.28, 15,318.36 and 3,635.52 is: 5,453.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,211.28 : 15,318.36 = 3,635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,211.28/15,318.36 = 3,635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,211.28x = 15,318.36 × 3,635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,211.28x = 55,690,204.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,690,204.15/10,211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,453.79

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