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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.67, 15,403.40 and 3,249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.67, 15,403.40 and 3,249.45 is: 4,874.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.67 : 15,403.40 = 3,249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.67/15,403.40 = 3,249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.67x = 15,403.40 × 3,249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.67x = 50,052,578.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,052,578.13/10,267.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,874.77

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