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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.30, 15,265.41 and 3,251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.30, 15,265.41 and 3,251.26 is: 4,876.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.30 : 15,265.41 = 3,251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.30/15,265.41 = 3,251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.30x = 15,265.41 × 3,251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.30x = 49,631,816.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,631,816.92/10,177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,876.72

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