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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,182.28, 15,269.10 and 3,610.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,182.28, 15,269.10 and 3,610.12 is: 5,413.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,182.28 : 15,269.10 = 3,610.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,182.28/15,269.10 = 3,610.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,182.28x = 15,269.10 × 3,610.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,182.28x = 55,123,283.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,123,283.29/10,182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,413.65

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