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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.51, 15,270.77 and 2,784.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.51, 15,270.77 and 2,784.41 is: 4,176.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.51 : 15,270.77 = 2,784.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.51/15,270.77 = 2,784.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.51x = 15,270.77 × 2,784.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.51x = 42,520,064.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,520,064.74/10,180.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.61

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