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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.78, 15,265.65 and 3,157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.78, 15,265.65 and 3,157.77 is: 4,734.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.78 : 15,265.65 = 3,157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.78/15,265.65 = 3,157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.78x = 15,265.65 × 3,157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.78x = 48,205,411.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,205,411.60/10,180.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.94

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