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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.53, 15,397.38 and 3,244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.53, 15,397.38 and 3,244.64 is: 4,867.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.53 : 15,397.38 = 3,244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.53/15,397.38 = 3,244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.53x = 15,397.38 × 3,244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.53x = 49,958,993.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,958,993.54/10,263.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,867.62

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