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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.66, 15,369.94 and 3,227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.66, 15,369.94 and 3,227.27 is: 4,840.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.66 : 15,369.94 = 3,227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.66/15,369.94 = 3,227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.66x = 15,369.94 × 3,227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.66x = 49,602,946.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,602,946.26/10,246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.89

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