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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,167.84, 15,251.58 and 3,242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,167.84, 15,251.58 and 3,242.34 is: 4,863.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,167.84 : 15,251.58 = 3,242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,167.84/15,251.58 = 3,242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,167.84x = 15,251.58 × 3,242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,167.84x = 49,450,807.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,450,807.90/10,167.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.45

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