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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.99, 15,277.51 and 3,611.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.99, 15,277.51 and 3,611.36 is: 5,417.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.99 : 15,277.51 = 3,611.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.99/15,277.51 = 3,611.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.99x = 15,277.51 × 3,611.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.99x = 55,172,631.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,172,631.22/10,184.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,417.06

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