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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.04, 15,255.60 and 3,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.04, 15,255.60 and 3,244 is: 4,866.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.04 : 15,255.60 = 3,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.04/15,255.60 = 3,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.04x = 15,255.60 × 3,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.04x = 49,489,166.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,489,166.40/10,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.17

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