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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,178.81, 15,265.82 and 5,177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,178.81, 15,265.82 and 5,177.87 is: 7,765.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,178.81 : 15,265.82 = 5,177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,178.81/15,265.82 = 5,177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,178.81x = 15,265.82 × 5,177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,178.81x = 79,044,425.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,044,425.27/10,178.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,765.59

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