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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,179.27, 15,266.07 and 3,603.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,179.27, 15,266.07 and 3,603.69 is: 5,404.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,179.27 : 15,266.07 = 3,603.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,179.27/15,266.07 = 3,603.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,179.27x = 15,266.07 × 3,603.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,179.27x = 55,014,183.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,014,183.80/10,179.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,404.53

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