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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.95, 15,266.96 and 3,604.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.95, 15,266.96 and 3,604.33 is: 5,406.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.95 : 15,266.96 = 3,604.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.95/15,266.96 = 3,604.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.95x = 15,266.96 × 3,604.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.95x = 55,027,196.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,027,196.79/10,177.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.51

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