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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,175.64, 15,263.73 and 3,250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,175.64, 15,263.73 and 3,250.14 is: 4,875.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,175.64 : 15,263.73 = 3,250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,175.64/15,263.73 = 3,250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,175.64x = 15,263.73 × 3,250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,175.64x = 49,609,259.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,609,259.42/10,175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,875.30

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