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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.85, 15,363.09 and 3,223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.85, 15,363.09 and 3,223.53 is: 4,832.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.85 : 15,363.09 = 3,223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.85/15,363.09 = 3,223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.85x = 15,363.09 × 3,223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.85x = 49,523,381.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,523,381.51/10,247.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.56

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