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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.36, 15,233.82 and 3,232.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.36, 15,233.82 and 3,232.36 is: 4,845.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.36 : 15,233.82 = 3,232.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.36/15,233.82 = 3,232.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.36x = 15,233.82 × 3,232.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.36x = 49,241,190.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,241,190.42/10,162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.45

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