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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.36, 15,218.82 and 3,225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.36, 15,218.82 and 3,225.24 is: 4,834.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.36 : 15,218.82 = 3,225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.36/15,218.82 = 3,225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.36x = 15,218.82 × 3,225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.36x = 49,084,347.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,084,347.02/10,152.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,834.77

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