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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,182.49, 15,264.33 and 7,063.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,182.49, 15,264.33 and 7,063.97 is: 10,589.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,182.49 : 15,264.33 = 7,063.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,182.49/15,264.33 = 7,063.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,182.49x = 15,264.33 × 7,063.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,182.49x = 107,826,769.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,826,769.19/10,182.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,589.43

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