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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.58, 15,266.52 and 3,157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.58, 15,266.52 and 3,157.52 is: 4,736.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.58 : 15,266.52 = 3,157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.58/15,266.52 = 3,157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.58x = 15,266.52 × 3,157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.58x = 48,204,265.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,204,265.90/10,177.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.32

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