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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.06, 15,396.68 and 3,244.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.06, 15,396.68 and 3,244.17 is: 4,866.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.06 : 15,396.68 = 3,244.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.06/15,396.68 = 3,244.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.06x = 15,396.68 × 3,244.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.06x = 49,949,431.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,949,431.13/10,263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.91

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