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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,604.28, 15,901.56 and 3,209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,604.28, 15,901.56 and 3,209.52 is: 4,812.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,604.28 : 15,901.56 = 3,209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,604.28/15,901.56 = 3,209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,604.28x = 15,901.56 × 3,209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,604.28x = 51,036,374.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,036,374.85/10,604.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,812.81

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