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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,181.97, 15,273.36 and 4,334.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,181.97, 15,273.36 and 4,334.58 is: 6,502.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181.97 : 15,273.36 = 4,334.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181.97/15,273.36 = 4,334.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181.97x = 15,273.36 × 4,334.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181.97x = 66,203,600.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,203,600.79/10,181.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,502.04

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