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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.50, 15,380.91 and 3,327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.50, 15,380.91 and 3,327.54 is: 4,992.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.50 : 15,380.91 = 3,327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.50/15,380.91 = 3,327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.50x = 15,380.91 × 3,327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.50x = 51,180,593.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,180,593.26/10,252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.01

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