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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,187.28, 15,276.60 and 3,615.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,187.28, 15,276.60 and 3,615.12 is: 5,421.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,187.28 : 15,276.60 = 3,615.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,187.28/15,276.60 = 3,615.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,187.28x = 15,276.60 × 3,615.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,187.28x = 55,226,742.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,226,742.19/10,187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,421.15

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