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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,182.11, 15,273.98 and 4,338.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,182.11, 15,273.98 and 4,338.77 is: 6,508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,182.11 : 15,273.98 = 4,338.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,182.11/15,273.98 = 4,338.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,182.11x = 15,273.98 × 4,338.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,182.11x = 66,270,286.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,270,286.20/10,182.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,508.50

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