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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,174.34, 15,261.33 and 3,248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,174.34, 15,261.33 and 3,248.84 is: 4,873.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,174.34 : 15,261.33 = 3,248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,174.34/15,261.33 = 3,248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,174.34x = 15,261.33 × 3,248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,174.34x = 49,581,619.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,581,619.36/10,174.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.20

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