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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.68, 15,265.33 and 4,551.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.68, 15,265.33 and 4,551.09 is: 6,830.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.68 : 15,265.33 = 4,551.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.68/15,265.33 = 4,551.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.68x = 15,265.33 × 4,551.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.68x = 69,473,822.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,473,822.09/10,171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,830.13

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