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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.04, 15,399.63 and 3,246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.04, 15,399.63 and 3,246.15 is: 4,869.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.04 : 15,399.63 = 3,246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.04/15,399.63 = 3,246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.04x = 15,399.63 × 3,246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.04x = 49,989,508.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,989,508.92/10,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.88

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