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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.25, 15,397.77 and 3,245.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.25, 15,397.77 and 3,245.26 is: 4,867.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.25 : 15,397.77 = 3,245.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.25/15,397.77 = 3,245.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.25x = 15,397.77 × 3,245.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.25x = 49,969,767.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,969,767.07/10,265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,867.86

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