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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.88, 15,375.02 and 3,231.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.88, 15,375.02 and 3,231.02 is: 4,845.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.88 : 15,375.02 = 3,231.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.88/15,375.02 = 3,231.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.88x = 15,375.02 × 3,231.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.88x = 49,677,019.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,677,019.40/10,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.18

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