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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.05, 15,264.48 and 3,157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.05, 15,264.48 and 3,157.14 is: 4,733.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.05 : 15,264.48 = 3,157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.05/15,264.48 = 3,157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.05x = 15,264.48 × 3,157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.05x = 48,192,100.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,192,100.39/10,180.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,733.97

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