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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.65, 15,445.26 and 3,277.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.65, 15,445.26 and 3,277.65 is: 4,916.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.65 : 15,445.26 = 3,277.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.65/15,445.26 = 3,277.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.65x = 15,445.26 × 3,277.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.65x = 50,624,156.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,624,156.44/10,297.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.09

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