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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.34, 15,380.16 and 3,233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.34, 15,380.16 and 3,233.22 is: 4,849.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.34 : 15,380.16 = 3,233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.34/15,380.16 = 3,233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.34x = 15,380.16 × 3,233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.34x = 49,727,440.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,727,440.92/10,253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,849.88

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