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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,181.88, 15,273.30 and 3,256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,181.88, 15,273.30 and 3,256.44 is: 4,884.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181.88 : 15,273.30 = 3,256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181.88/15,273.30 = 3,256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181.88x = 15,273.30 × 3,256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181.88x = 49,736,585.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,736,585.05/10,181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.81

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