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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,167.73, 15,252.98 and 3,148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,167.73, 15,252.98 and 3,148.32 is: 4,722.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,167.73 : 15,252.98 = 3,148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,167.73/15,252.98 = 3,148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,167.73x = 15,252.98 × 3,148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,167.73x = 48,021,185.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,021,185.73/10,167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,722.90

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