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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,176.02, 15,267.81 and 3,251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,176.02, 15,267.81 and 3,251.06 is: 4,877.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176.02 : 15,267.81 = 3,251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176.02/15,267.81 = 3,251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176.02x = 15,267.81 × 3,251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176.02x = 49,636,566.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,636,566.38/10,176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,877.80

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