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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.05, 15,264.54 and 3,158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.05, 15,264.54 and 3,158.16 is: 4,735.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.05 : 15,264.54 = 3,158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.05/15,264.54 = 3,158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.05x = 15,264.54 × 3,158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.05x = 48,207,859.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,207,859.65/10,180.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,735.52

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