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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,176.44, 15,270.15 and 4,253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,176.44, 15,270.15 and 4,253.84 is: 6,383.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176.44 : 15,270.15 = 4,253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176.44/15,270.15 = 4,253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176.44x = 15,270.15 × 4,253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176.44x = 64,956,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,956,771.74/10,176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,383.06

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