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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,176.04, 15,264.60 and 3,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,176.04, 15,264.60 and 3,250 is: 4,875.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176.04 : 15,264.60 = 3,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176.04/15,264.60 = 3,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176.04x = 15,264.60 × 3,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176.04x = 49,609,950
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,609,950/10,176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,875.17

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