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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,181.27, 15,269.07 and 3,605.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,181.27, 15,269.07 and 3,605.69 is: 5,407.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181.27 : 15,269.07 = 3,605.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181.27/15,269.07 = 3,605.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181.27x = 15,269.07 × 3,605.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181.27x = 55,055,533.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,055,533.01/10,181.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,407.53

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