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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,186.87, 15,279.57 and 3,166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,186.87, 15,279.57 and 3,166.72 is: 4,749.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,186.87 : 15,279.57 = 3,166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,186.87/15,279.57 = 3,166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,186.87x = 15,279.57 × 3,166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,186.87x = 48,386,119.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,386,119.91/10,186.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,749.85

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