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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.72, 15,402.66 and 3,247.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.72, 15,402.66 and 3,247.99 is: 4,872.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.72 : 15,402.66 = 3,247.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.72/15,402.66 = 3,247.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.72x = 15,402.66 × 3,247.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.72x = 50,027,685.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,027,685.65/10,267.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,872.33

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