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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,204.80, 15,307.56 and 3,279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,204.80, 15,307.56 and 3,279.12 is: 4,918.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,204.80 : 15,307.56 = 3,279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,204.80/15,307.56 = 3,279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,204.80x = 15,307.56 × 3,279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,204.80x = 50,195,326.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,195,326.15/10,204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.80

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