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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.36, 15,410.84 and 3,252.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.36, 15,410.84 and 3,252.79 is: 4,879.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.36 : 15,410.84 = 3,252.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.36/15,410.84 = 3,252.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.36x = 15,410.84 × 3,252.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.36x = 50,128,132.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,128,132.93/10,272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.91

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