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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.61, 15,271.73 and 4,337.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.61, 15,271.73 and 4,337.27 is: 6,506.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.61 : 15,271.73 = 4,337.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.61/15,271.73 = 4,337.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.61x = 15,271.73 × 4,337.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.61x = 66,237,594.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,237,594.69/10,180.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,506.25

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