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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.36, 15,274.32 and 3,259.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.36, 15,274.32 and 3,259.12 is: 4,885.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.36 : 15,274.32 = 3,259.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.36/15,274.32 = 3,259.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.36x = 15,274.32 × 3,259.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.36x = 49,780,841.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,780,841.80/10,189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,885.57

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