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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.88, 15,412.98 and 3,255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.88, 15,412.98 and 3,255.16 is: 4,882.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.88 : 15,412.98 = 3,255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.88/15,412.98 = 3,255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.88x = 15,412.98 × 3,255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.88x = 50,171,715.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,171,715.98/10,274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,882.95

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