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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,174.13, 15,261.46 and 3,248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,174.13, 15,261.46 and 3,248.63 is: 4,873.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,174.13 : 15,261.46 = 3,248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,174.13/15,261.46 = 3,248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,174.13x = 15,261.46 × 3,248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,174.13x = 49,578,836.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,578,836.80/10,174.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.03

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