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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,176.40, 15,261.78 and 3,601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,176.40, 15,261.78 and 3,601.72 is: 5,401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176.40 : 15,261.78 = 3,601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176.40/15,261.78 = 3,601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176.40x = 15,261.78 × 3,601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176.40x = 54,968,658.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,968,658.26/10,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.58

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