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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.08, 15,382.26 and 3,329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.08, 15,382.26 and 3,329.52 is: 4,994.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.08 : 15,382.26 = 3,329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.08/15,382.26 = 3,329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.08x = 15,382.26 × 3,329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.08x = 51,215,542.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,215,542.32/10,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.16

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