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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.91, 15,278.24 and 3,163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.91, 15,278.24 and 3,163.55 is: 4,746.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.91 : 15,278.24 = 3,163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.91/15,278.24 = 3,163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.91x = 15,278.24 × 3,163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.91x = 48,333,383.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,333,383.94/10,183.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,746.06

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