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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.41, 15,268.55 and 4,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.41, 15,268.55 and 4,251 is: 6,377.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.41 : 15,268.55 = 4,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.41/15,268.55 = 4,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.41x = 15,268.55 × 4,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.41x = 64,906,584.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,906,584.80/10,177.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,377.51

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