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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,190.60, 15,277.66 and 3,613.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,190.60, 15,277.66 and 3,613.20 is: 5,416.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,190.60 : 15,277.66 = 3,613.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,190.60/15,277.66 = 3,613.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,190.60x = 15,277.66 × 3,613.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,190.60x = 55,201,241.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,201,241.11/10,190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.88

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