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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.21, 15,409.91 and 3,253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.21, 15,409.91 and 3,253.10 is: 4,879.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.21 : 15,409.91 = 3,253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.21/15,409.91 = 3,253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.21x = 15,409.91 × 3,253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.21x = 50,129,909.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,129,909.30/10,273.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.67

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