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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.41, 15,410.52 and 3,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.41, 15,410.52 and 3,254.20 is: 4,881.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.41 : 15,410.52 = 3,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.41/15,410.52 = 3,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.41x = 15,410.52 × 3,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.41x = 50,148,914.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,148,914.18/10,272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,881.90

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