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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,182.06, 15,278.76 and 5,501.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,182.06, 15,278.76 and 5,501.97 is: 8,256.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,182.06 : 15,278.76 = 5,501.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,182.06/15,278.76 = 5,501.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,182.06x = 15,278.76 × 5,501.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,182.06x = 84,063,279.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,063,279.16/10,182.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,256.02

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