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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.41, 15,371.06 and 3,228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.41, 15,371.06 and 3,228.02 is: 4,842.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.41 : 15,371.06 = 3,228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.41/15,371.06 = 3,228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.41x = 15,371.06 × 3,228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.41x = 49,618,089.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,618,089.10/10,247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,842.01

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