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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.75, 15,373.13 and 3,323.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.75, 15,373.13 and 3,323.25 is: 4,984.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.75 : 15,373.13 = 3,323.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.75/15,373.13 = 3,323.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.75x = 15,373.13 × 3,323.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.75x = 51,088,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,088,737.66/10,248.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.88

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