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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.38, 15,397.14 and 3,244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.38, 15,397.14 and 3,244.62 is: 4,867.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.38 : 15,397.14 = 3,244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.38/15,397.14 = 3,244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.38x = 15,397.14 × 3,244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.38x = 49,957,868.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,957,868.39/10,264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,867.11

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