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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,245.54, 15,368.25 and 3,226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,245.54, 15,368.25 and 3,226.14 is: 4,839.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,245.54 : 15,368.25 = 3,226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,245.54/15,368.25 = 3,226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,245.54x = 15,368.25 × 3,226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,245.54x = 49,580,195.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,580,195.78/10,245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,839.20

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