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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,249.68, 15,374.16 and 3,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,249.68, 15,374.16 and 3,324 is: 4,985.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,249.68 : 15,374.16 = 3,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,249.68/15,374.16 = 3,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,249.68x = 15,374.16 × 3,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,249.68x = 51,103,707.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,103,707.84/10,249.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.88

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