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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.98, 15,276.36 and 4,336.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.98, 15,276.36 and 4,336.58 is: 6,505.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.98 : 15,276.36 = 4,336.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.98/15,276.36 = 4,336.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.98x = 15,276.36 × 4,336.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.98x = 66,247,157.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,247,157.25/10,183.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,505.04

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