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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,181.94, 15,277.50 and 6,483.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,181.94, 15,277.50 and 6,483.21 is: 9,727.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181.94 : 15,277.50 = 6,483.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181.94/15,277.50 = 6,483.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181.94x = 15,277.50 × 6,483.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181.94x = 99,047,240.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,047,240.78/10,181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,727.74

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