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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,211.73, 15,317.55 and 3,638.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,211.73, 15,317.55 and 3,638.16 is: 5,457.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,211.73 : 15,317.55 = 3,638.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,211.73/15,317.55 = 3,638.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,211.73x = 15,317.55 × 3,638.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,211.73x = 55,727,697.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,727,697.71/10,211.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.22

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