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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,179.04, 15,269.16 and 3,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,179.04, 15,269.16 and 3,253 is: 4,879.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,179.04 : 15,269.16 = 3,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,179.04/15,269.16 = 3,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,179.04x = 15,269.16 × 3,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,179.04x = 49,670,577.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,670,577.48/10,179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.69

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