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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.66, 15,273.39 and 3,160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.66, 15,273.39 and 3,160.32 is: 4,741.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.66 : 15,273.39 = 3,160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.66/15,273.39 = 3,160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.66x = 15,273.39 × 3,160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.66x = 48,268,727.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,268,727.80/10,180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,741.22

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