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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.44, 15,371.52 and 3,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.44, 15,371.52 and 3,322 is: 4,983.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.44 : 15,371.52 = 3,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.44/15,371.52 = 3,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.44x = 15,371.52 × 3,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.44x = 51,064,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,064,189.44/10,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.12

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