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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.04, 15,266.16 and 3,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.04, 15,266.16 and 3,251 is: 4,876.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.04 : 15,266.16 = 3,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.04/15,266.16 = 3,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.04x = 15,266.16 × 3,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.04x = 49,630,286.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,630,286.16/10,177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,876.69

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