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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,238.26, 15,357.39 and 3,218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,238.26, 15,357.39 and 3,218.24 is: 4,827.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,238.26 : 15,357.39 = 3,218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,238.26/15,357.39 = 3,218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,238.26x = 15,357.39 × 3,218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,238.26x = 49,423,766.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,423,766.79/10,238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.36

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