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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.36, 15,277.50 and 3,164.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.36, 15,277.50 and 3,164.45 is: 4,746.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.36 : 15,277.50 = 3,164.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.36/15,277.50 = 3,164.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.36x = 15,277.50 × 3,164.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.36x = 48,344,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,344,884.88/10,184.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,746.97

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