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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,176.90, 15,265.35 and 3,603.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,176.90, 15,265.35 and 3,603.75 is: 5,405.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176.90 : 15,265.35 = 3,603.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176.90/15,265.35 = 3,603.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176.90x = 15,265.35 × 3,603.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176.90x = 55,012,505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,012,505.06/10,176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.63

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