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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.64, 15,378.98 and 3,233.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.64, 15,378.98 and 3,233.31 is: 4,849.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.64 : 15,378.98 = 3,233.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.64/15,378.98 = 3,233.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.64x = 15,378.98 × 3,233.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.64x = 49,724,993.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,724,993.66/10,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,849.97

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