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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,186.86, 15,277.11 and 3,614.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,186.86, 15,277.11 and 3,614.93 is: 5,421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,186.86 : 15,277.11 = 3,614.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,186.86/15,277.11 = 3,614.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,186.86x = 15,277.11 × 3,614.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,186.86x = 55,225,650.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,225,650.60/10,186.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,421.26

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