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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,207.49, 15,301.51 and 3,277.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,207.49, 15,301.51 and 3,277.13 is: 4,912.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,207.49 : 15,301.51 = 3,277.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,207.49/15,301.51 = 3,277.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,207.49x = 15,301.51 × 3,277.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,207.49x = 50,144,952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,144,952.77/10,207.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.57

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