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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.51, 15,388.56 and 3,241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.51, 15,388.56 and 3,241.08 is: 4,860.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.51 : 15,388.56 = 3,241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.51/15,388.56 = 3,241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.51x = 15,388.56 × 3,241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.51x = 49,875,554.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,875,554.04/10,260.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.92

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