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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,181.70, 15,269.11 and 3,606.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,181.70, 15,269.11 and 3,606.93 is: 5,409.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181.70 : 15,269.11 = 3,606.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181.70/15,269.11 = 3,606.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181.70x = 15,269.11 × 3,606.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181.70x = 55,074,601.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,074,601.91/10,181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,409.18

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