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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.36, 15,393.66 and 3,244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.36, 15,393.66 and 3,244.90 is: 4,866.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.36 : 15,393.66 = 3,244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.36/15,393.66 = 3,244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.36x = 15,393.66 × 3,244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.36x = 49,950,887.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,950,887.33/10,264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.44

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