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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.34, 15,273.50 and 3,068.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.34, 15,273.50 and 3,068.29 is: 4,601.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.34 : 15,273.50 = 3,068.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.34/15,273.50 = 3,068.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.34x = 15,273.50 × 3,068.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.34x = 46,863,496.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,863,496.80/10,184.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.53

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