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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.38, 15,266.36 and 3,251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.38, 15,266.36 and 3,251.88 is: 4,877.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.38 : 15,266.36 = 3,251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.38/15,266.36 = 3,251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.38x = 15,266.36 × 3,251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.38x = 49,644,370.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,644,370.76/10,177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,877.91

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