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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.33, 15,266.76 and 3,515.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.33, 15,266.76 and 3,515.14 is: 5,271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.33 : 15,266.76 = 3,515.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.33/15,266.76 = 3,515.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.33x = 15,266.76 × 3,515.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.33x = 53,664,804.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,664,804.65/10,180.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,271.42

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