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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.25, 15,396.27 and 3,244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.25, 15,396.27 and 3,244.26 is: 4,866.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.25 : 15,396.27 = 3,244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.25/15,396.27 = 3,244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.25x = 15,396.27 × 3,244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.25x = 49,949,511.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,949,511.02/10,264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.36

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