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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,176.51, 15,265.17 and 3,157.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,176.51, 15,265.17 and 3,157.26 is: 4,736.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176.51 : 15,265.17 = 3,157.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176.51/15,265.17 = 3,157.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176.51x = 15,265.17 × 3,157.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176.51x = 48,196,110.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,196,110.63/10,176.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.02

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