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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.56, 15,248.64 and 3,925.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.56, 15,248.64 and 3,925.36 is: 5,885.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.56 : 15,248.64 = 3,925.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.56/15,248.64 = 3,925.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.56x = 15,248.64 × 3,925.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.56x = 59,856,401.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,856,401.51/10,170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,885.26

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