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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.61, 15,368.99 and 3,226.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.61, 15,368.99 and 3,226.39 is: 4,840.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.61 : 15,368.99 = 3,226.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.61/15,368.99 = 3,226.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.61x = 15,368.99 × 3,226.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.61x = 49,586,427.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,586,427.30/10,244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.24

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