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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.88, 15,267.11 and 3,252.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.88, 15,267.11 and 3,252.38 is: 4,878.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.88 : 15,267.11 = 3,252.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.88/15,267.11 = 3,252.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.88x = 15,267.11 × 3,252.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.88x = 49,654,350.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,654,350.62/10,177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,878.66

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