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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.20, 15,270.30 and 3,604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.20, 15,270.30 and 3,604.20 is: 5,406.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.20 : 15,270.30 = 3,604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.20/15,270.30 = 3,604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.20x = 15,270.30 × 3,604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.20x = 55,037,215.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,037,215.26/10,180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.30

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