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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.97, 15,396.37 and 3,245.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.97, 15,396.37 and 3,245.99 is: 4,867.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.97 : 15,396.37 = 3,245.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.97/15,396.37 = 3,245.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.97x = 15,396.37 × 3,245.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.97x = 49,976,395.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,976,395.05/10,267.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,867.22

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