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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.44, 15,413.98 and 3,254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.44, 15,413.98 and 3,254.88 is: 4,883.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.44 : 15,413.98 = 3,254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.44/15,413.98 = 3,254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.44x = 15,413.98 × 3,254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.44x = 50,170,655.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,170,655.22/10,274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,883.05

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