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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.48, 15,275.76 and 3,610.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.48, 15,275.76 and 3,610.36 is: 5,415.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.48 : 15,275.76 = 3,610.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.48/15,275.76 = 3,610.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.48x = 15,275.76 × 3,610.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.48x = 55,150,992.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,150,992.87/10,183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,415.73

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