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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.66, 15,372.41 and 3,226.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.66, 15,372.41 and 3,226.67 is: 4,840.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.66 : 15,372.41 = 3,226.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.66/15,372.41 = 3,226.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.66x = 15,372.41 × 3,226.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.66x = 49,601,694.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,601,694.17/10,246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.77

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