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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,168.60, 15,253.45 and 3,153.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,168.60, 15,253.45 and 3,153.46 is: 4,730.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,168.60 : 15,253.45 = 3,153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,168.60/15,253.45 = 3,153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,168.60x = 15,253.45 × 3,153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,168.60x = 48,101,144.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,101,144.44/10,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,730.36

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