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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,178.24, 15,269.56 and 3,158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,178.24, 15,269.56 and 3,158.11 is: 4,737.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,178.24 : 15,269.56 = 3,158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,178.24/15,269.56 = 3,158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,178.24x = 15,269.56 × 3,158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,178.24x = 48,222,904.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,222,904.06/10,178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,737.84

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