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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,179.70, 15,269.55 and 3,603.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,179.70, 15,269.55 and 3,603.70 is: 5,405.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,179.70 : 15,269.55 = 3,603.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,179.70/15,269.55 = 3,603.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,179.70x = 15,269.55 × 3,603.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,179.70x = 55,026,877.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,026,877.34/10,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.55

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