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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,168.48, 15,253.26 and 3,153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,168.48, 15,253.26 and 3,153.34 is: 4,730.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,168.48 : 15,253.26 = 3,153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,168.48/15,253.26 = 3,153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,168.48x = 15,253.26 × 3,153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,168.48x = 48,098,676.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,098,676.76/10,168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,730.17

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