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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,175.72, 15,262.34 and 4,623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,175.72, 15,262.34 and 4,623.16 is: 6,934.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,175.72 : 15,262.34 = 4,623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,175.72/15,262.34 = 4,623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,175.72x = 15,262.34 × 4,623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,175.72x = 70,560,239.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,560,239.79/10,175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.18

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