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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.67, 15,401.90 and 3,248.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.67, 15,401.90 and 3,248.45 is: 4,873.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.67 : 15,401.90 = 3,248.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.67/15,401.90 = 3,248.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.67x = 15,401.90 × 3,248.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.67x = 50,032,238.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,032,238.47/10,266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.27

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