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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.57, 15,384.26 and 3,329.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.57, 15,384.26 and 3,329.07 is: 4,994.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.57 : 15,384.26 = 3,329.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.57/15,384.26 = 3,329.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.57x = 15,384.26 × 3,329.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.57x = 51,215,261.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,215,261.79/10,254.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.38

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