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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.24, 15,762.54 and 4,180.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.24, 15,762.54 and 4,180.71 is: 6,268.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.24 : 15,762.54 = 4,180.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.24/15,762.54 = 4,180.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.24x = 15,762.54 × 4,180.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.24x = 65,898,565.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,898,565.17/10,512.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,268.75

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