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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,179.84, 15,268.80 and 3,252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,179.84, 15,268.80 and 3,252.48 is: 4,878.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,179.84 : 15,268.80 = 3,252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,179.84/15,268.80 = 3,252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,179.84x = 15,268.80 × 3,252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,179.84x = 49,661,466.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,661,466.62/10,179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,878.41

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