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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.58, 15,366.51 and 3,224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.58, 15,366.51 and 3,224.40 is: 4,836.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.58 : 15,366.51 = 3,224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.58/15,366.51 = 3,224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.58x = 15,366.51 × 3,224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.58x = 49,547,774.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,547,774.84/10,244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,836.49

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