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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.50, 15,417.18 and 3,351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.50, 15,417.18 and 3,351 is: 5,027.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.50 : 15,417.18 = 3,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.50/15,417.18 = 3,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.50x = 15,417.18 × 3,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.50x = 51,662,970.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,662,970.18/10,276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,027.29

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