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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,181.61, 15,270.57 and 3,518.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,181.61, 15,270.57 and 3,518.10 is: 5,276.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181.61 : 15,270.57 = 3,518.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181.61/15,270.57 = 3,518.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181.61x = 15,270.57 × 3,518.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181.61x = 53,723,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,723,392.32/10,181.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,276.51

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