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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,202.88, 15,306.48 and 3,282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,202.88, 15,306.48 and 3,282.24 is: 4,924.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,202.88 : 15,306.48 = 3,282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,202.88/15,306.48 = 3,282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,202.88x = 15,306.48 × 3,282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,202.88x = 50,239,540.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,239,540.92/10,202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.05

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