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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.35, 15,371.17 and 3,228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.35, 15,371.17 and 3,228.66 is: 4,841.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.35 : 15,371.17 = 3,228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.35/15,371.17 = 3,228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.35x = 15,371.17 × 3,228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.35x = 49,628,273.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,628,273.66/10,250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,841.62

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