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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.45, 15,373.58 and 3,134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.45, 15,373.58 and 3,134.30 is: 4,701.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.45 : 15,373.58 = 3,134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.45/15,373.58 = 3,134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.45x = 15,373.58 × 3,134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.45x = 48,185,319.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,185,319.25/10,248.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.72

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