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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.03, 15,402.59 and 3,247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.03, 15,402.59 and 3,247.51 is: 4,871.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.03 : 15,402.59 = 3,247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.03/15,402.59 = 3,247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.03x = 15,402.59 × 3,247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.03x = 50,020,065.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,020,065.05/10,268.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,871.44

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