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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.03, 15,267.58 and 4,253.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.03, 15,267.58 and 4,253.71 is: 6,379.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.03 : 15,267.58 = 4,253.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.03/15,267.58 = 4,253.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.03x = 15,267.58 × 4,253.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.03x = 64,943,857.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,943,857.72/10,180.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,379.54

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