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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.41, 15,277.51 and 3,163.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.41, 15,277.51 and 3,163.07 is: 4,745.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.41 : 15,277.51 = 3,163.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.41/15,277.51 = 3,163.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.41x = 15,277.51 × 3,163.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.41x = 48,323,833.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,323,833.56/10,183.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.35

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