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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.30, 15,404.34 and 3,250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.30, 15,404.34 and 3,250.08 is: 4,875.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.30 : 15,404.34 = 3,250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.30/15,404.34 = 3,250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.30x = 15,404.34 × 3,250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.30x = 50,065,260.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,065,260.33/10,268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,875.71

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