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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,174.08, 15,257.55 and 4,836.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,174.08, 15,257.55 and 4,836.63 is: 7,253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,174.08 : 15,257.55 = 4,836.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,174.08/15,257.55 = 4,836.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,174.08x = 15,257.55 × 4,836.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,174.08x = 73,795,124.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,795,124.06/10,174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,253.25

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