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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.82, 15,394.40 and 3,244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.82, 15,394.40 and 3,244.54 is: 4,866.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.82 : 15,394.40 = 3,244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.82/15,394.40 = 3,244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.82x = 15,394.40 × 3,244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.82x = 49,947,742.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,947,742.02/10,263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.39

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