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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,227.67, 15,341.69 and 3,207.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,227.67, 15,341.69 and 3,207.53 is: 4,811.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,227.67 : 15,341.69 = 3,207.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,227.67/15,341.69 = 3,207.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,227.67x = 15,341.69 × 3,207.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,227.67x = 49,208,854.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,208,854.22/10,227.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,811.35

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