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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.39, 15,274.60 and 3,610.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.39, 15,274.60 and 3,610.53 is: 5,415.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.39 : 15,274.60 = 3,610.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.39/15,274.60 = 3,610.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.39x = 15,274.60 × 3,610.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.39x = 55,149,392.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,149,392.51/10,183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,415.62

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