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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.14, 15,257.42 and 3,054.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.14, 15,257.42 and 3,054.06 is: 4,581.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.14 : 15,257.42 = 3,054.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.14/15,257.42 = 3,054.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.14x = 15,257.42 × 3,054.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.14x = 46,597,060.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,597,060.85/10,170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.75

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