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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.11, 15,260.45 and 3,250.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.11, 15,260.45 and 3,250.11 is: 4,872.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.11 : 15,260.45 = 3,250.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.11/15,260.45 = 3,250.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.11x = 15,260.45 × 3,250.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.11x = 49,598,124.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,598,124.90/10,180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,872.06

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