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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.52, 15,348.16 and 3,308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.52, 15,348.16 and 3,308.16 is: 4,960.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.52 : 15,348.16 = 3,308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.52/15,348.16 = 3,308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.52x = 15,348.16 × 3,308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.52x = 50,774,168.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,774,168.99/10,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.59

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