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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,167.53, 15,253.62 and 4,622.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,167.53, 15,253.62 and 4,622.47 is: 6,934.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,167.53 : 15,253.62 = 4,622.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,167.53/15,253.62 = 4,622.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,167.53x = 15,253.62 × 4,622.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,167.53x = 70,509,345.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,509,345.37/10,167.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.76

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