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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.27, 15,267.57 and 3,604.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.27, 15,267.57 and 3,604.69 is: 5,406.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.27 : 15,267.57 = 3,604.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.27/15,267.57 = 3,604.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.27x = 15,267.57 × 3,604.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.27x = 55,034,856.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,034,856.90/10,180.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.03

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