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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.61, 15,266.70 and 4,634.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.61, 15,266.70 and 4,634.97 is: 6,948.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.61 : 15,266.70 = 4,634.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.61/15,266.70 = 4,634.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.61x = 15,266.70 × 4,634.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.61x = 70,760,696.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,760,696.50/10,183.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.49

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