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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.04, 15,278.45 and 3,163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.04, 15,278.45 and 3,163.70 is: 4,746.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.04 : 15,278.45 = 3,163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.04/15,278.45 = 3,163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.04x = 15,278.45 × 3,163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.04x = 48,336,340.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,336,340.05/10,184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,746.28

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