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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.88, 15,253.72 and 3,150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.88, 15,253.72 and 3,150.24 is: 4,724.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.88 : 15,253.72 = 3,150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.88/15,253.72 = 3,150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.88x = 15,253.72 × 3,150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.88x = 48,052,899.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,052,899.62/10,171.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,724.09

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