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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.93, 15,382.95 and 3,235.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.93, 15,382.95 and 3,235.03 is: 4,853.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.93 : 15,382.95 = 3,235.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.93/15,382.95 = 3,235.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.93x = 15,382.95 × 3,235.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.93x = 49,764,254.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,764,254.15/10,253.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.19

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