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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.16, 15,396.75 and 3,244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.16, 15,396.75 and 3,244.24 is: 4,867.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.16 : 15,396.75 = 3,244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.16/15,396.75 = 3,244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.16x = 15,396.75 × 3,244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.16x = 49,950,752.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,950,752.22/10,263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,867.00

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