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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,634.61, 15,952.81 and 3,239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,634.61, 15,952.81 and 3,239.13 is: 4,858.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,634.61 : 15,952.81 = 3,239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,634.61/15,952.81 = 3,239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,634.61x = 15,952.81 × 3,239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,634.61x = 51,673,145.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,673,145.69/10,634.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.96

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