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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.73, 15,388.31 and 3,241.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.73, 15,388.31 and 3,241.45 is: 4,860.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.73 : 15,388.31 = 3,241.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.73/15,388.31 = 3,241.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.73x = 15,388.31 × 3,241.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.73x = 49,880,464.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,880,464.79/10,262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.35

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