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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,294.02, 15,436.98 and 3,630.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,294.02, 15,436.98 and 3,630.15 is: 5,443.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,294.02 : 15,436.98 = 3,630.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,294.02/15,436.98 = 3,630.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,294.02x = 15,436.98 × 3,630.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,294.02x = 56,038,552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,038,552.95/10,294.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,443.80

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