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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,174.34, 15,259.76 and 3,058.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,174.34, 15,259.76 and 3,058.47 is: 4,587.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,174.34 : 15,259.76 = 3,058.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,174.34/15,259.76 = 3,058.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,174.34x = 15,259.76 × 3,058.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,174.34x = 46,671,518.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,671,518.17/10,174.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.18

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