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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,182.44, 15,275.46 and 3,612.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,182.44, 15,275.46 and 3,612.44 is: 5,419.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,182.44 : 15,275.46 = 3,612.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,182.44/15,275.46 = 3,612.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,182.44x = 15,275.46 × 3,612.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,182.44x = 55,181,734.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,181,734.46/10,182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,419.30

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