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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.33, 15,382.64 and 3,235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.33, 15,382.64 and 3,235.34 is: 4,853.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.33 : 15,382.64 = 3,235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.33/15,382.64 = 3,235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.33x = 15,382.64 × 3,235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.33x = 49,768,117.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,768,117.04/10,254.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.38

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