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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.90, 15,513.63 and 3,225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.90, 15,513.63 and 3,225.24 is: 4,838.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.90 : 15,513.63 = 3,225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.90/15,513.63 = 3,225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.90x = 15,513.63 × 3,225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.90x = 50,035,180.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,035,180.02/10,341.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.10

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