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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,176.52, 15,266.97 and 3,156.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,176.52, 15,266.97 and 3,156.39 is: 4,735.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176.52 : 15,266.97 = 3,156.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176.52/15,266.97 = 3,156.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176.52x = 15,266.97 × 3,156.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176.52x = 48,188,442.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,188,442.35/10,176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,735.26

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