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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.40, 15,253.14 and 3,242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.40, 15,253.14 and 3,242.04 is: 4,862.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.40 : 15,253.14 = 3,242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.40/15,253.14 = 3,242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.40x = 15,253.14 × 3,242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.40x = 49,451,290.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,451,290.01/10,169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,862.75

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