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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.92, 15,258.06 and 3,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.92, 15,258.06 and 3,245 is: 4,868.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.92 : 15,258.06 = 3,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.92/15,258.06 = 3,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.92x = 15,258.06 × 3,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.92x = 49,512,404.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,512,404.70/10,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.04

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