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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.27, 15,404.70 and 3,248.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.27, 15,404.70 and 3,248.69 is: 4,873.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.27 : 15,404.70 = 3,248.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.27/15,404.70 = 3,248.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.27x = 15,404.70 × 3,248.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.27x = 50,045,094.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,045,094.84/10,268.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.76

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