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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,173.16, 15,251.52 and 4,325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,173.16, 15,251.52 and 4,325.68 is: 6,485.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,173.16 : 15,251.52 = 4,325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,173.16/15,251.52 = 4,325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,173.16x = 15,251.52 × 4,325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,173.16x = 65,973,195.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,973,195.03/10,173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,485.02

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