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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.84, 15,251.56 and 4,241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.84, 15,251.56 and 4,241.56 is: 6,359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.84 : 15,251.56 = 4,241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.84/15,251.56 = 4,241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.84x = 15,251.56 × 4,241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.84x = 64,690,406.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,690,406.83/10,171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,359.75

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