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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,179.97, 15,269.91 and 3,606.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,179.97, 15,269.91 and 3,606.64 is: 5,409.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,179.97 : 15,269.91 = 3,606.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,179.97/15,269.91 = 3,606.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,179.97x = 15,269.91 × 3,606.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,179.97x = 55,073,068.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,073,068.20/10,179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,409.94

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