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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.53, 15,368.84 and 3,227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.53, 15,368.84 and 3,227.04 is: 4,839.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.53 : 15,368.84 = 3,227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.53/15,368.84 = 3,227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.53x = 15,368.84 × 3,227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.53x = 49,595,857.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,595,857.40/10,248.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,839.32

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