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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.08, 15,365.76 and 3,223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.08, 15,365.76 and 3,223.90 is: 4,835.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.08 : 15,365.76 = 3,223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.08/15,365.76 = 3,223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.08x = 15,365.76 × 3,223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.08x = 49,537,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,537,673.66/10,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,835.74

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