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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,175.06, 15,264.04 and 3,155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,175.06, 15,264.04 and 3,155.70 is: 4,734.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,175.06 : 15,264.04 = 3,155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,175.06/15,264.04 = 3,155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,175.06x = 15,264.04 × 3,155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,175.06x = 48,168,731.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,168,731.03/10,175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.00

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