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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,178.26, 15,265.56 and 3,604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,178.26, 15,265.56 and 3,604.48 is: 5,406.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,178.26 : 15,265.56 = 3,604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,178.26/15,265.56 = 3,604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,178.26x = 15,265.56 × 3,604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,178.26x = 55,024,405.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,024,405.71/10,178.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.07

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