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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.94, 15,279.03 and 3,609.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.94, 15,279.03 and 3,609.36 is: 5,414.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.94 : 15,279.03 = 3,609.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.94/15,279.03 = 3,609.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.94x = 15,279.03 × 3,609.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.94x = 55,147,519.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,147,519.72/10,184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,414.61

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