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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,173.75, 15,266.39 and 4,701.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,173.75, 15,266.39 and 4,701.75 is: 7,055.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,173.75 : 15,266.39 = 4,701.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,173.75/15,266.39 = 4,701.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,173.75x = 15,266.39 × 4,701.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,173.75x = 71,778,749.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,778,749.18/10,173.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,055.29

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