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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,181.48, 15,272.52 and 3,854.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,181.48, 15,272.52 and 3,854.97 is: 5,782.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181.48 : 15,272.52 = 3,854.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181.48/15,272.52 = 3,854.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181.48x = 15,272.52 × 3,854.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181.48x = 58,875,106.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,875,106.42/10,181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,782.57

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