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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.84, 15,373.08 and 3,323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.84, 15,373.08 and 3,323.34 is: 4,984.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.84 : 15,373.08 = 3,323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.84/15,373.08 = 3,323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.84x = 15,373.08 × 3,323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.84x = 51,089,971.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,089,971.69/10,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.95

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