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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.02, 15,269.32 and 3,252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.02, 15,269.32 and 3,252.06 is: 4,879.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.02 : 15,269.32 = 3,252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.02/15,269.32 = 3,252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.02x = 15,269.32 × 3,252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.02x = 49,656,744.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,656,744.80/10,177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.30

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