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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.41, 15,279.01 and 3,164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.41, 15,279.01 and 3,164.07 is: 4,746.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.41 : 15,279.01 = 3,164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.41/15,279.01 = 3,164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.41x = 15,279.01 × 3,164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.41x = 48,343,857.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,343,857.17/10,184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,746.85

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