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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,181.28, 15,274.44 and 3,255.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,181.28, 15,274.44 and 3,255.78 is: 4,884.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181.28 : 15,274.44 = 3,255.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181.28/15,274.44 = 3,255.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181.28x = 15,274.44 × 3,255.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181.28x = 49,730,216.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,730,216.26/10,181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.48

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