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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.98, 15,412.56 and 3,252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.98, 15,412.56 and 3,252.34 is: 4,879.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.98 : 15,412.56 = 3,252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.98/15,412.56 = 3,252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.98x = 15,412.56 × 3,252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.98x = 50,126,885.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,126,885.39/10,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.01

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