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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.03, 15,398.09 and 3,244.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.03, 15,398.09 and 3,244.51 is: 4,866.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.03 : 15,398.09 = 3,244.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.03/15,398.09 = 3,244.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.03x = 15,398.09 × 3,244.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.03x = 49,959,171.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,959,171.88/10,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.93

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