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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,182.33, 15,274.51 and 3,517.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,182.33, 15,274.51 and 3,517.92 is: 5,277.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,182.33 : 15,274.51 = 3,517.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,182.33/15,274.51 = 3,517.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,182.33x = 15,274.51 × 3,517.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,182.33x = 53,734,495.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,734,495.42/10,182.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,277.23

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