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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.18, 15,272.46 and 3,160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.18, 15,272.46 and 3,160.04 is: 4,740.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.18 : 15,272.46 = 3,160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.18/15,272.46 = 3,160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.18x = 15,272.46 × 3,160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.18x = 48,261,584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,261,584.50/10,180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.74

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