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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,172.58, 15,255.30 and 4,835.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,172.58, 15,255.30 and 4,835.13 is: 7,251.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,172.58 : 15,255.30 = 4,835.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,172.58/15,255.30 = 4,835.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,172.58x = 15,255.30 × 4,835.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,172.58x = 73,761,358.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,761,358.69/10,172.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,251.00

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