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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.99, 15,381.75 and 3,234.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.99, 15,381.75 and 3,234.51 is: 4,851.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.99 : 15,381.75 = 3,234.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.99/15,381.75 = 3,234.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.99x = 15,381.75 × 3,234.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.99x = 49,752,424.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,752,424.19/10,254.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,851.53

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