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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.52, 15,267.15 and 4,910.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.52, 15,267.15 and 4,910.25 is: 7,370.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.52 : 15,267.15 = 4,910.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.52/15,267.15 = 4,910.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.52x = 15,267.15 × 4,910.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.52x = 74,965,451.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,965,451.72/10,171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,370.13

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