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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.66, 15,415.26 and 3,254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.66, 15,415.26 and 3,254.76 is: 4,883.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.66 : 15,415.26 = 3,254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.66/15,415.26 = 3,254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.66x = 15,415.26 × 3,254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.66x = 50,172,971.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,172,971.64/10,273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,883.65

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