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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.22, 15,403.41 and 3,248.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.22, 15,403.41 and 3,248.49 is: 4,873.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.22 : 15,403.41 = 3,248.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.22/15,403.41 = 3,248.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.22x = 15,403.41 × 3,248.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.22x = 50,037,823.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,037,823.35/10,268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.08

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