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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.46, 15,047.73 and 4,182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.46, 15,047.73 and 4,182.18 is: 6,273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.46 : 15,047.73 = 4,182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.46/15,047.73 = 4,182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.46x = 15,047.73 × 4,182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.46x = 62,932,315.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,932,315.45/10,031.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,273.50

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