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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,186.48, 15,280.26 and 3,613.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,186.48, 15,280.26 and 3,613.36 is: 5,420.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,186.48 : 15,280.26 = 3,613.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,186.48/15,280.26 = 3,613.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,186.48x = 15,280.26 × 3,613.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,186.48x = 55,213,080.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,213,080.27/10,186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,420.23

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