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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,259.52, 15,389.43 and 3,239.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,259.52, 15,389.43 and 3,239.25 is: 4,858.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,259.52 : 15,389.43 = 3,239.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,259.52/15,389.43 = 3,239.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,259.52x = 15,389.43 × 3,239.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,259.52x = 49,850,211.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,850,211.13/10,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.92

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