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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,191.36, 15,277.32 and 3,261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,191.36, 15,277.32 and 3,261.36 is: 4,888.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,191.36 : 15,277.32 = 3,261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,191.36/15,277.32 = 3,261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,191.36x = 15,277.32 × 3,261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,191.36x = 49,824,840.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,824,840.36/10,191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,888.93

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