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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.27, 15,251.83 and 3,052.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.27, 15,251.83 and 3,052.39 is: 4,577.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.27 : 15,251.83 = 3,052.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.27/15,251.83 = 3,052.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.27x = 15,251.83 × 3,052.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.27x = 46,554,533.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,554,533.37/10,170.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.51

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