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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.07, 15,425.16 and 3,263.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.07, 15,425.16 and 3,263.62 is: 4,895.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.07 : 15,425.16 = 3,263.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.07/15,425.16 = 3,263.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.07x = 15,425.16 × 3,263.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.07x = 50,341,860.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,341,860.68/10,283.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,895.61

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