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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,168.32, 15,252.48 and 3,243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,168.32, 15,252.48 and 3,243.36 is: 4,865.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,168.32 : 15,252.48 = 3,243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,168.32/15,252.48 = 3,243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,168.32x = 15,252.48 × 3,243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,168.32x = 49,469,283.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,469,283.53/10,168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.04

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