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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.14, 15,389.29 and 3,238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.14, 15,389.29 and 3,238.24 is: 4,858.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.14 : 15,389.29 = 3,238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.14/15,389.29 = 3,238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.14x = 15,389.29 × 3,238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.14x = 49,834,214.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,834,214.45/10,257.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.49

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