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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.76, 15,256.05 and 3,150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.76, 15,256.05 and 3,150.33 is: 4,725.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.76 : 15,256.05 = 3,150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.76/15,256.05 = 3,150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.76x = 15,256.05 × 3,150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.76x = 48,061,592.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,061,592.00/10,169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.93

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