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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.31, 15,411.36 and 3,254.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.31, 15,411.36 and 3,254.33 is: 4,881.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.31 : 15,411.36 = 3,254.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.31/15,411.36 = 3,254.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.31x = 15,411.36 × 3,254.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.31x = 50,153,595.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,153,595.85/10,274.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,881.45

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