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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.58, 15,390.87 and 3,245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.58, 15,390.87 and 3,245.52 is: 4,868.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.58 : 15,390.87 = 3,245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.58/15,390.87 = 3,245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.58x = 15,390.87 × 3,245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.58x = 49,951,376.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,951,376.40/10,260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.28

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