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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,154.24, 15,231.88 and 3,229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,154.24, 15,231.88 and 3,229.28 is: 4,844.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,154.24 : 15,231.88 = 3,229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,154.24/15,231.88 = 3,229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,154.24x = 15,231.88 × 3,229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,154.24x = 49,188,005.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,188,005.45/10,154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.09

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