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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.16, 15,382.07 and 3,233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.16, 15,382.07 and 3,233.13 is: 4,850.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.16 : 15,382.07 = 3,233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.16/15,382.07 = 3,233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.16x = 15,382.07 × 3,233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.16x = 49,732,215.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,732,215.81/10,253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.43

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