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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,182.62, 15,263.27 and 4,262.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,182.62, 15,263.27 and 4,262.90 is: 6,389.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,182.62 : 15,263.27 = 4,262.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,182.62/15,263.27 = 4,262.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,182.62x = 15,263.27 × 4,262.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,182.62x = 65,065,793.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,065,793.68/10,182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,389.89

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