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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,182.02, 15,274.66 and 3,606.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,182.02, 15,274.66 and 3,606.76 is: 5,410.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,182.02 : 15,274.66 = 3,606.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,182.02/15,274.66 = 3,606.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,182.02x = 15,274.66 × 3,606.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,182.02x = 55,092,032.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,092,032.70/10,182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.72

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