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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.54, 15,369.76 and 3,227.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.54, 15,369.76 and 3,227.15 is: 4,840.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.54 : 15,369.76 = 3,227.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.54/15,369.76 = 3,227.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.54x = 15,369.76 × 3,227.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.54x = 49,600,428.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,600,428.00/10,246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.70

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