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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.08, 15,271.08 and 4,845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.08, 15,271.08 and 4,845.60 is: 7,266.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.08 : 15,271.08 = 4,845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.08/15,271.08 = 4,845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.08x = 15,271.08 × 4,845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.08x = 73,997,545.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,997,545.25/10,183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.72

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