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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.53, 15,417.09 and 3,256.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.53, 15,417.09 and 3,256.97 is: 4,886.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.53 : 15,417.09 = 3,256.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.53/15,417.09 = 3,256.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.53x = 15,417.09 × 3,256.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.53x = 50,212,922.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,212,922.53/10,276.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.17

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