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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.48, 15,273.02 and 3,609.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.48, 15,273.02 and 3,609.88 is: 5,414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.48 : 15,273.02 = 3,609.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.48/15,273.02 = 3,609.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.48x = 15,273.02 × 3,609.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.48x = 55,133,769.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,133,769.44/10,183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,414.04

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