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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.84, 15,399.60 and 3,246.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.84, 15,399.60 and 3,246.34 is: 4,869.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.84 : 15,399.60 = 3,246.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.84/15,399.60 = 3,246.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.84x = 15,399.60 × 3,246.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.84x = 49,992,260.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,992,260.47/10,265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.77

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