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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.34, 15,385.71 and 3,235.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.34, 15,385.71 and 3,235.61 is: 4,854.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.34 : 15,385.71 = 3,235.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.34/15,385.71 = 3,235.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.34x = 15,385.71 × 3,235.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.34x = 49,782,157.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,782,157.13/10,255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.27

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