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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.44, 15,278.46 and 3,614.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.44, 15,278.46 and 3,614.44 is: 5,422.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.44 : 15,278.46 = 3,614.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.44/15,278.46 = 3,614.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.44x = 15,278.46 × 3,614.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.44x = 55,223,076.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,223,076.96/10,184.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,422.30

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