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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.45, 15,250.82 and 4,970.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.45, 15,250.82 and 4,970.25 is: 7,453.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.45 : 15,250.82 = 4,970.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.45/15,250.82 = 4,970.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.45x = 15,250.82 × 4,970.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.45x = 75,800,363.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,800,363.25/10,170.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,453.00

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