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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,181.03, 15,271.94 and 4,842.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,181.03, 15,271.94 and 4,842.92 is: 7,264.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181.03 : 15,271.94 = 4,842.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181.03/15,271.94 = 4,842.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181.03x = 15,271.94 × 4,842.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181.03x = 73,960,833.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,960,833.95/10,181.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,264.58

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