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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,179.39, 15,269.37 and 3,253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,179.39, 15,269.37 and 3,253.89 is: 4,880.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,179.39 : 15,269.37 = 3,253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,179.39/15,269.37 = 3,253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,179.39x = 15,269.37 × 3,253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,179.39x = 49,684,850.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,684,850.35/10,179.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,880.93

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