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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,175.40, 15,264.90 and 3,605.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,175.40, 15,264.90 and 3,605.40 is: 5,408.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,175.40 : 15,264.90 = 3,605.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,175.40/15,264.90 = 3,605.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,175.40x = 15,264.90 × 3,605.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,175.40x = 55,036,070.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,036,070.46/10,175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,408.74

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