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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.70, 15,262.39 and 4,632.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.70, 15,262.39 and 4,632.10 is: 6,944.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.70 : 15,262.39 = 4,632.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.70/15,262.39 = 4,632.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.70x = 15,262.39 × 4,632.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.70x = 70,696,916.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,696,916.72/10,180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.21

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