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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.51, 15,384.76 and 3,237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.51, 15,384.76 and 3,237.07 is: 4,855.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.51 : 15,384.76 = 3,237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.51/15,384.76 = 3,237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.51x = 15,384.76 × 3,237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.51x = 49,801,493.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,801,493.18/10,256.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.60

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