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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,291.55, 15,432.72 and 3,270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,291.55, 15,432.72 and 3,270.26 is: 4,903.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,291.55 : 15,432.72 = 3,270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,291.55/15,432.72 = 3,270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,291.55x = 15,432.72 × 3,270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,291.55x = 50,468,929.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,468,929.74/10,291.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.92

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