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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,179.62, 15,265.30 and 4,252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,179.62, 15,265.30 and 4,252.60 is: 6,377.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,179.62 : 15,265.30 = 4,252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,179.62/15,265.30 = 4,252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,179.62x = 15,265.30 × 4,252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,179.62x = 64,917,214.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,917,214.78/10,179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,377.17

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