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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,176.06, 15,264.67 and 3,157.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,176.06, 15,264.67 and 3,157.07 is: 4,735.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176.06 : 15,264.67 = 3,157.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176.06/15,264.67 = 3,157.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176.06x = 15,264.67 × 3,157.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176.06x = 48,191,661.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,191,661.99/10,176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,735.79

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