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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,174.32, 15,263.91 and 3,510.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,174.32, 15,263.91 and 3,510.90 is: 5,267.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,174.32 : 15,263.91 = 3,510.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,174.32/15,263.91 = 3,510.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,174.32x = 15,263.91 × 3,510.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,174.32x = 53,590,061.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,590,061.62/10,174.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,267.19

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