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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.70, 15,261.15 and 3,604.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.70, 15,261.15 and 3,604.10 is: 5,404.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.70 : 15,261.15 = 3,604.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.70/15,261.15 = 3,604.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.70x = 15,261.15 × 3,604.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.70x = 55,002,710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,002,710.72/10,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,404.24

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