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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.07, 15,253.06 and 4,833.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.07, 15,253.06 and 4,833.62 is: 7,248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.07 : 15,253.06 = 4,833.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.07/15,253.06 = 4,833.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.07x = 15,253.06 × 4,833.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.07x = 73,727,495.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,727,495.88/10,171.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.75

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