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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.52, 15,267.29 and 3,157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.52, 15,267.29 and 3,157.25 is: 4,736.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.52 : 15,267.29 = 3,157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.52/15,267.29 = 3,157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.52x = 15,267.29 × 3,157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.52x = 48,202,559.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,202,559.23/10,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.18

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