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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.96, 15,373.44 and 3,323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.96, 15,373.44 and 3,323.52 is: 4,985.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.96 : 15,373.44 = 3,323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.96/15,373.44 = 3,323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.96x = 15,373.44 × 3,323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.96x = 51,093,935.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,093,935.31/10,248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.28

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