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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.60, 15,273.60 and 3,606.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.60, 15,273.60 and 3,606.10 is: 5,410.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.60 : 15,273.60 = 3,606.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.60/15,273.60 = 3,606.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.60x = 15,273.60 × 3,606.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.60x = 55,078,128.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,078,128.96/10,180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.11

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