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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,165.34, 15,250.26 and 3,239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,165.34, 15,250.26 and 3,239.84 is: 4,860.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,165.34 : 15,250.26 = 3,239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,165.34/15,250.26 = 3,239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,165.34x = 15,250.26 × 3,239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,165.34x = 49,408,402.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,408,402.36/10,165.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.48

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