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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.26, 15,377.85 and 3,326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.26, 15,377.85 and 3,326.22 is: 4,989.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.26 : 15,377.85 = 3,326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.26/15,377.85 = 3,326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.26x = 15,377.85 × 3,326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.26x = 51,150,112.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,150,112.23/10,252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.15

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