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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,176.81, 15,217.61 and 7,246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,176.81, 15,217.61 and 7,246.23 is: 10,835.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176.81 : 15,217.61 = 7,246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176.81/15,217.61 = 7,246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176.81x = 15,217.61 × 7,246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176.81x = 110,270,265.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,270,265.88/10,176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,835.45

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