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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,157.64, 15,233.16 and 3,230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,157.64, 15,233.16 and 3,230.52 is: 4,844.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,157.64 : 15,233.16 = 3,230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,157.64/15,233.16 = 3,230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,157.64x = 15,233.16 × 3,230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,157.64x = 49,211,028.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,211,028.04/10,157.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.73

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