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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.76, 15,254.62 and 3,244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.76, 15,254.62 and 3,244.26 is: 4,866.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.76 : 15,254.62 = 3,244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.76/15,254.62 = 3,244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.76x = 15,254.62 × 3,244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.76x = 49,489,953.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,489,953.48/10,169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.38

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