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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.08, 15,265.92 and 3,607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.08, 15,265.92 and 3,607.80 is: 5,411.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.08 : 15,265.92 = 3,607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.08/15,265.92 = 3,607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.08x = 15,265.92 × 3,607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.08x = 55,076,386.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,076,386.18/10,177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,411.81

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