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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.07, 15,395.44 and 3,242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.07, 15,395.44 and 3,242.04 is: 4,863.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.07 : 15,395.44 = 3,242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.07/15,395.44 = 3,242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.07x = 15,395.44 × 3,242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.07x = 49,912,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,912,632.30/10,262.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.80

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