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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.67, 15,407.90 and 3,252.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.67, 15,407.90 and 3,252.45 is: 4,879.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.67 : 15,407.90 = 3,252.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.67/15,407.90 = 3,252.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.67x = 15,407.90 × 3,252.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.67x = 50,113,424.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,113,424.36/10,270.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.28

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