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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,173.63, 15,260.72 and 3,248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,173.63, 15,260.72 and 3,248.13 is: 4,872.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,173.63 : 15,260.72 = 3,248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,173.63/15,260.72 = 3,248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,173.63x = 15,260.72 × 3,248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,173.63x = 49,568,802.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,568,802.45/10,173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,872.28

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