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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,173.50, 15,265.97 and 4,254.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,173.50, 15,265.97 and 4,254.73 is: 6,384.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,173.50 : 15,265.97 = 4,254.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,173.50/15,265.97 = 4,254.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,173.50x = 15,265.97 × 4,254.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,173.50x = 64,952,537.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,952,537.05/10,173.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,384.48

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