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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.70, 15,268.37 and 5,246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.70, 15,268.37 and 5,246.01 is: 7,869.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.70 : 15,268.37 = 5,246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.70/15,268.37 = 5,246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.70x = 15,268.37 × 5,246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.70x = 80,097,995.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,097,995.47/10,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,869.95

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