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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.84, 15,379.41 and 3,232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.84, 15,379.41 and 3,232.72 is: 4,849.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.84 : 15,379.41 = 3,232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.84/15,379.41 = 3,232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.84x = 15,379.41 × 3,232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.84x = 49,717,326.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,717,326.30/10,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,849.13

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