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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.38, 15,257.34 and 3,245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.38, 15,257.34 and 3,245.88 is: 4,868.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.38 : 15,257.34 = 3,245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.38/15,257.34 = 3,245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.38x = 15,257.34 × 3,245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.38x = 49,523,494.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,523,494.76/10,171.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.91

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