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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,185.41, 15,279.64 and 3,611.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,185.41, 15,279.64 and 3,611.05 is: 5,417.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,185.41 : 15,279.64 = 3,611.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,185.41/15,279.64 = 3,611.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,185.41x = 15,279.64 × 3,611.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,185.41x = 55,175,496.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,175,496.80/10,185.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,417.11

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