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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,167.36, 15,253.56 and 3,147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,167.36, 15,253.56 and 3,147 is: 4,721.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,167.36 : 15,253.56 = 3,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,167.36/15,253.56 = 3,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,167.36x = 15,253.56 × 3,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,167.36x = 48,002,953.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,002,953.32/10,167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,721.28

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