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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,632.69, 15,952.46 and 3,238.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,632.69, 15,952.46 and 3,238.57 is: 4,858.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,632.69 : 15,952.46 = 3,238.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,632.69/15,952.46 = 3,238.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,632.69x = 15,952.46 × 3,238.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,632.69x = 51,663,158.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,663,158.38/10,632.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.90

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