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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.53, 15,388.58 and 3,241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.53, 15,388.58 and 3,241.08 is: 4,860.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.53 : 15,388.58 = 3,241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.53/15,388.58 = 3,241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.53x = 15,388.58 × 3,241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.53x = 49,875,602.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,875,602.66/10,260.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.92

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