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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,174.52, 15,265.56 and 3,249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,174.52, 15,265.56 and 3,249.56 is: 4,875.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,174.52 : 15,265.56 = 3,249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,174.52/15,265.56 = 3,249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,174.52x = 15,265.56 × 3,249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,174.52x = 49,606,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,606,353.15/10,174.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,875.55

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