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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.59, 15,267.28 and 4,843.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.59, 15,267.28 and 4,843.14 is: 7,263.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.59 : 15,267.28 = 4,843.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.59/15,267.28 = 4,843.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.59x = 15,267.28 × 4,843.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.59x = 73,941,574.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,941,574.46/10,180.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.00

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