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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.79, 15,277.23 and 3,611.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.79, 15,277.23 and 3,611.19 is: 5,416.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.79 : 15,277.23 = 3,611.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.79/15,277.23 = 3,611.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.79x = 15,277.23 × 3,611.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.79x = 55,168,980.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,168,980.20/10,184.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.80

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