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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.96, 15,377.94 and 3,326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.96, 15,377.94 and 3,326.52 is: 4,989.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.96 : 15,377.94 = 3,326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.96/15,377.94 = 3,326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.96x = 15,377.94 × 3,326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.96x = 51,155,024.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,155,024.97/10,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.78

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