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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.66, 15,393.02 and 3,241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.66, 15,393.02 and 3,241.76 is: 4,863.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.66 : 15,393.02 = 3,241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.66/15,393.02 = 3,241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.66x = 15,393.02 × 3,241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.66x = 49,900,383.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,900,383.34/10,260.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.27

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