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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.06, 15,269.58 and 2,784.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.06, 15,269.58 and 2,784.37 is: 4,176.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.06 : 15,269.58 = 2,784.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.06/15,269.58 = 2,784.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.06x = 15,269.58 × 2,784.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.06x = 42,516,160.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,516,160.46/10,180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.42

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