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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.44, 15,407.98 and 3,250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.44, 15,407.98 and 3,250.88 is: 4,877.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.44 : 15,407.98 = 3,250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.44/15,407.98 = 3,250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.44x = 15,407.98 × 3,250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.44x = 50,089,494.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,089,494.02/10,270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,877.05

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