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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.61, 15,373.50 and 3,229.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.61, 15,373.50 and 3,229.38 is: 4,844.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.61 : 15,373.50 = 3,229.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.61/15,373.50 = 3,229.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.61x = 15,373.50 × 3,229.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.61x = 49,646,873.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,646,873.43/10,247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.73

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