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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.06, 15,441 and 3,275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.06, 15,441 and 3,275.76 is: 4,912.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.06 : 15,441 = 3,275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.06/15,441 = 3,275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.06x = 15,441 × 3,275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.06x = 50,581,010.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,581,010.16/10,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.18

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