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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,174.30, 15,265.20 and 4,251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,174.30, 15,265.20 and 4,251.82 is: 6,379.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,174.30 : 15,265.20 = 4,251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,174.30/15,265.20 = 4,251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,174.30x = 15,265.20 × 4,251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,174.30x = 64,904,882.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,904,882.66/10,174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,379.30

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