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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.88, 15,257.05 and 3,053.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.88, 15,257.05 and 3,053.80 is: 4,581.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.88 : 15,257.05 = 3,053.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.88/15,257.05 = 3,053.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.88x = 15,257.05 × 3,053.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.88x = 46,592,009.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,592,009.80/10,169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.37

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