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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,167.36, 15,253.27 and 3,051.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,167.36, 15,253.27 and 3,051.31 is: 4,577.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,167.36 : 15,253.27 = 3,051.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,167.36/15,253.27 = 3,051.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,167.36x = 15,253.27 × 3,051.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,167.36x = 46,542,455.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,542,455.28/10,167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.63

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