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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,174.80, 15,265.28 and 4,254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,174.80, 15,265.28 and 4,254.56 is: 6,383.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,174.80 : 15,265.28 = 4,254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,174.80/15,265.28 = 4,254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,174.80x = 15,265.28 × 4,254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,174.80x = 64,947,049.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,947,049.68/10,174.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,383.13

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