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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.32, 15,267.69 and 4,336.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.32, 15,267.69 and 4,336.74 is: 6,502.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.32 : 15,267.69 = 4,336.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.32/15,267.69 = 4,336.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.32x = 15,267.69 × 4,336.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.32x = 66,212,001.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,212,001.93/10,183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,502.01

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