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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.08, 15,385.27 and 3,237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.08, 15,385.27 and 3,237.09 is: 4,856.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.08 : 15,385.27 = 3,237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.08/15,385.27 = 3,237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.08x = 15,385.27 × 3,237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.08x = 49,803,503.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,803,503.66/10,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,856.00

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