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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,167.52, 15,252.72 and 3,242.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,167.52, 15,252.72 and 3,242.08 is: 4,863.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,167.52 : 15,252.72 = 3,242.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,167.52/15,252.72 = 3,242.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,167.52x = 15,252.72 × 3,242.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,167.52x = 49,450,538.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,450,538.46/10,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.58

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