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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,173.52, 15,264.06 and 3,248.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,173.52, 15,264.06 and 3,248.56 is: 4,874.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,173.52 : 15,264.06 = 3,248.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,173.52/15,264.06 = 3,248.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,173.52x = 15,264.06 × 3,248.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,173.52x = 49,586,214.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,586,214.75/10,173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,874.05

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