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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.39, 15,379.50 and 3,325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.39, 15,379.50 and 3,325.89 is: 4,989.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.39 : 15,379.50 = 3,325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.39/15,379.50 = 3,325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.39x = 15,379.50 × 3,325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.39x = 51,150,525.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,150,525.26/10,251.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.62

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