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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.23, 15,404.25 and 3,250.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.23, 15,404.25 and 3,250.01 is: 4,875.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.23 : 15,404.25 = 3,250.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.23/15,404.25 = 3,250.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.23x = 15,404.25 × 3,250.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.23x = 50,063,966.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,063,966.54/10,268.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,875.62

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