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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.44, 15,379.20 and 3,327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.44, 15,379.20 and 3,327.12 is: 4,990.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.44 : 15,379.20 = 3,327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.44/15,379.20 = 3,327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.44x = 15,379.20 × 3,327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.44x = 51,168,443.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,168,443.90/10,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.86

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