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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.91, 15,384.43 and 3,236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.91, 15,384.43 and 3,236.01 is: 4,854.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.91 : 15,384.43 = 3,236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.91/15,384.43 = 3,236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.91x = 15,384.43 × 3,236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.91x = 49,784,158.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,784,158.95/10,254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.66

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