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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,178.56, 15,270.02 and 3,158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,178.56, 15,270.02 and 3,158.42 is: 4,738.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,178.56 : 15,270.02 = 3,158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,178.56/15,270.02 = 3,158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,178.56x = 15,270.02 × 3,158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,178.56x = 48,229,120.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,229,120.78/10,178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.30

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