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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,157.76, 15,232.80 and 4,317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,157.76, 15,232.80 and 4,317.12 is: 6,474.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,157.76 : 15,232.80 = 4,317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,157.76/15,232.80 = 4,317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,157.76x = 15,232.80 × 4,317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,157.76x = 65,761,825.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,761,825.54/10,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,474.05

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