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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.07, 15,383.17 and 3,235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.07, 15,383.17 and 3,235.17 is: 4,853.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.07 : 15,383.17 = 3,235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.07/15,383.17 = 3,235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.07x = 15,383.17 × 3,235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.07x = 49,767,083.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,767,083.83/10,254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.40

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