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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.92, 15,409.38 and 3,252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.92, 15,409.38 and 3,252.56 is: 4,878.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.92 : 15,409.38 = 3,252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.92/15,409.38 = 3,252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.92x = 15,409.38 × 3,252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.92x = 50,119,933.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,119,933.01/10,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,878.84

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