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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.24, 15,268.05 and 3,157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.24, 15,268.05 and 3,157.11 is: 4,736.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.24 : 15,268.05 = 3,157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.24/15,268.05 = 3,157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.24x = 15,268.05 × 3,157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.24x = 48,202,913.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,202,913.34/10,177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.34

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