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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,182.11, 15,263.77 and 7,063.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,182.11, 15,263.77 and 7,063.59 is: 10,588.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,182.11 : 15,263.77 = 7,063.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,182.11/15,263.77 = 7,063.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,182.11x = 15,263.77 × 7,063.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,182.11x = 107,816,995.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,816,995.48/10,182.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,588.86

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