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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.09, 15,381.73 and 3,234.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.09, 15,381.73 and 3,234.33 is: 4,851.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.09 : 15,381.73 = 3,234.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.09/15,381.73 = 3,234.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.09x = 15,381.73 × 3,234.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.09x = 49,749,594.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,749,594.83/10,254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,851.68

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