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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.69, 15,338.50 and 3,206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.69, 15,338.50 and 3,206.24 is: 4,809.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.69 : 15,338.50 = 3,206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.69/15,338.50 = 3,206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.69x = 15,338.50 × 3,206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.69x = 49,178,912.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,178,912.24/10,225.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,809.35

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