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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.56, 15,392.92 and 3,241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.56, 15,392.92 and 3,241.66 is: 4,863.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.56 : 15,392.92 = 3,241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.56/15,392.92 = 3,241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.56x = 15,392.92 × 3,241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.56x = 49,898,613.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,898,613.05/10,260.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.15

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