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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.42, 15,413.13 and 3,255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.42, 15,413.13 and 3,255.06 is: 4,882.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.42 : 15,413.13 = 3,255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.42/15,413.13 = 3,255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.42x = 15,413.13 × 3,255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.42x = 50,170,662.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,170,662.94/10,275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,882.59

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