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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.54, 15,256.35 and 3,244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.54, 15,256.35 and 3,244.50 is: 4,866.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.54 : 15,256.35 = 3,244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.54/15,256.35 = 3,244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.54x = 15,256.35 × 3,244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.54x = 49,499,227.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,499,227.58/10,170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.92

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