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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,174.06, 15,263.47 and 3,153.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,174.06, 15,263.47 and 3,153.71 is: 4,731.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,174.06 : 15,263.47 = 3,153.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,174.06/15,263.47 = 3,153.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,174.06x = 15,263.47 × 3,153.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,174.06x = 48,136,481.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,136,481.66/10,174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,731.30

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