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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.14, 15,387.79 and 3,237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.14, 15,387.79 and 3,237.24 is: 4,856.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.14 : 15,387.79 = 3,237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.14/15,387.79 = 3,237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.14x = 15,387.79 × 3,237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.14x = 49,813,969.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,813,969.30/10,256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,856.99

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