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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.26, 15,355.89 and 3,217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.26, 15,355.89 and 3,217.24 is: 4,825.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.26 : 15,355.89 = 3,217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.26/15,355.89 = 3,217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.26x = 15,355.89 × 3,217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.26x = 49,403,583.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,403,583.54/10,237.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,825.86

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