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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,181.88, 15,273.96 and 2,786.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,181.88, 15,273.96 and 2,786.04 is: 4,179.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181.88 : 15,273.96 = 2,786.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181.88/15,273.96 = 2,786.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181.88x = 15,273.96 × 2,786.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181.88x = 42,553,863.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,553,863.52/10,181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.37

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