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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,157.28, 15,238.32 and 3,231.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,157.28, 15,238.32 and 3,231.78 is: 4,848.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,157.28 : 15,238.32 = 3,231.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,157.28/15,238.32 = 3,231.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,157.28x = 15,238.32 × 3,231.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,157.28x = 49,246,897.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,246,897.81/10,157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,848.43

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