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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.76, 15,277.94 and 4,635.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.76, 15,277.94 and 4,635.62 is: 6,954.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.76 : 15,277.94 = 4,635.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.76/15,277.94 = 4,635.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.76x = 15,277.94 × 4,635.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.76x = 70,822,624.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,822,624.66/10,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,954.47

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