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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.34, 15,400.35 and 3,246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.34, 15,400.35 and 3,246.84 is: 4,870.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.34 : 15,400.35 = 3,246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.34/15,400.35 = 3,246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.34x = 15,400.35 × 3,246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.34x = 50,002,472.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,002,472.39/10,266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,870.53

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