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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,182.08, 15,273.42 and 3,612.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,182.08, 15,273.42 and 3,612.80 is: 5,419.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,182.08 : 15,273.42 = 3,612.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,182.08/15,273.42 = 3,612.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,182.08x = 15,273.42 × 3,612.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,182.08x = 55,179,811.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,179,811.78/10,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,419.31

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