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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.56, 15,366.90 and 3,224.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.56, 15,366.90 and 3,224.29 is: 4,836.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.56 : 15,366.90 = 3,224.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.56/15,366.90 = 3,224.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.56x = 15,366.90 × 3,224.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.56x = 49,547,342.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,547,342.00/10,244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,836.45

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