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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.65, 15,356.66 and 3,217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.65, 15,356.66 and 3,217.52 is: 4,826.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.65 : 15,356.66 = 3,217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.65/15,356.66 = 3,217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.65x = 15,356.66 × 3,217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.65x = 49,410,267.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,410,267.81/10,237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.33

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