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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,175.84, 15,262.01 and 3,059.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,175.84, 15,262.01 and 3,059.97 is: 4,589.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,175.84 : 15,262.01 = 3,059.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,175.84/15,262.01 = 3,059.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,175.84x = 15,262.01 × 3,059.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,175.84x = 46,701,292.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,701,292.74/10,175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.43

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