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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,182.16, 15,270.76 and 4,255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,182.16, 15,270.76 and 4,255.84 is: 6,382.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,182.16 : 15,270.76 = 4,255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,182.16/15,270.76 = 4,255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,182.16x = 15,270.76 × 4,255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,182.16x = 64,989,911.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,989,911.24/10,182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.72

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