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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.22, 15,398.91 and 3,245.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.22, 15,398.91 and 3,245.49 is: 4,868.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.22 : 15,398.91 = 3,245.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.22/15,398.91 = 3,245.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.22x = 15,398.91 × 3,245.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.22x = 49,977,008.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,977,008.42/10,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.58

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