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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.16, 15,385.74 and 3,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.16, 15,385.74 and 3,237.20 is: 4,855.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.16 : 15,385.74 = 3,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.16/15,385.74 = 3,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.16x = 15,385.74 × 3,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.16x = 49,806,640.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,806,640.60/10,257.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.79

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