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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.96, 15,376.44 and 3,325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.96, 15,376.44 and 3,325.52 is: 4,988.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.96 : 15,376.44 = 3,325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.96/15,376.44 = 3,325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.96x = 15,376.44 × 3,325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.96x = 51,134,658.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,134,658.75/10,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,988.28

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