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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,343.32, 15,514.98 and 4,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,343.32, 15,514.98 and 4,183 is: 6,274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343.32 : 15,514.98 = 4,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343.32/15,514.98 = 4,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343.32x = 15,514.98 × 4,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343.32x = 64,899,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,899,161.34/10,343.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,274.50

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