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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.31, 15,397.05 and 3,244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.31, 15,397.05 and 3,244.42 is: 4,867.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.31 : 15,397.05 = 3,244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.31/15,397.05 = 3,244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.31x = 15,397.05 × 3,244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.31x = 49,954,496.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,954,496.96/10,263.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,867.29

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