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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,176.64, 15,265.23 and 3,251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,176.64, 15,265.23 and 3,251.14 is: 4,876.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176.64 : 15,265.23 = 3,251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176.64/15,265.23 = 3,251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176.64x = 15,265.23 × 3,251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176.64x = 49,629,399.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,629,399.86/10,176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,876.80

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