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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,166.32, 15,249.48 and 3,241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,166.32, 15,249.48 and 3,241.36 is: 4,862.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,166.32 : 15,249.48 = 3,241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,166.32/15,249.48 = 3,241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,166.32x = 15,249.48 × 3,241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,166.32x = 49,429,054.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,429,054.49/10,166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,862.04

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