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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.36, 15,010.78 and 3,252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.36, 15,010.78 and 3,252.91 is: 4,879.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.36 : 15,010.78 = 3,252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.36/15,010.78 = 3,252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.36x = 15,010.78 × 3,252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.36x = 48,828,642.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,828,642.57/10,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.27

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