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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,211.49, 15,313.46 and 3,635.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,211.49, 15,313.46 and 3,635.91 is: 5,452.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,211.49 : 15,313.46 = 3,635.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,211.49/15,313.46 = 3,635.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,211.49x = 15,313.46 × 3,635.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,211.49x = 55,678,344.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,678,344.17/10,211.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,452.52

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