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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.90, 15,415.62 and 3,255.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.90, 15,415.62 and 3,255.81 is: 4,884.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.90 : 15,415.62 = 3,255.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.90/15,415.62 = 3,255.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.90x = 15,415.62 × 3,255.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.90x = 50,190,329.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,190,329.75/10,275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.28

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