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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.59, 15,414.93 and 3,256.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.59, 15,414.93 and 3,256.65 is: 4,884.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.59 : 15,414.93 = 3,256.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.59/15,414.93 = 3,256.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.59x = 15,414.93 × 3,256.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.59x = 50,201,031.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,201,031.78/10,276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.99

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