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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,176.72, 15,260.64 and 3,600.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,176.72, 15,260.64 and 3,600.72 is: 5,399.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176.72 : 15,260.64 = 3,600.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176.72/15,260.64 = 3,600.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176.72x = 15,260.64 × 3,600.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176.72x = 54,949,291.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,949,291.66/10,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,399.51

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