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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,173.04, 15,260.10 and 3,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,173.04, 15,260.10 and 3,247 is: 4,870.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,173.04 : 15,260.10 = 3,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,173.04/15,260.10 = 3,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,173.04x = 15,260.10 × 3,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,173.04x = 49,549,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,549,544.70/10,173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,870.67

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