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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.32, 15,268.86 and 3,252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.32, 15,268.86 and 3,252.36 is: 4,879.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.32 : 15,268.86 = 3,252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.32/15,268.86 = 3,252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.32x = 15,268.86 × 3,252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.32x = 49,659,829.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,659,829.51/10,177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.46

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