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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.02, 15,441.48 and 3,633.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.02, 15,441.48 and 3,633.16 is: 5,448.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.02 : 15,441.48 = 3,633.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.02/15,441.48 = 3,633.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.02x = 15,441.48 × 3,633.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.02x = 56,101,367.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,101,367.48/10,297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,448.31

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