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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.99, 15,263.96 and 5,506.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.99, 15,263.96 and 5,506.18 is: 8,251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.99 : 15,263.96 = 5,506.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.99/15,263.96 = 5,506.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.99x = 15,263.96 × 5,506.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.99x = 84,046,076.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,046,076.55/10,184.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,251.95

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