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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.01, 15,278.41 and 3,163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.01, 15,278.41 and 3,163.66 is: 4,746.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.01 : 15,278.41 = 3,163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.01/15,278.41 = 3,163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.01x = 15,278.41 × 3,163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.01x = 48,335,694.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,335,694.58/10,184.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,746.23

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