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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.04, 15,954.50 and 3,238.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.04, 15,954.50 and 3,238.66 is: 4,858.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.04 : 15,954.50 = 3,238.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.04/15,954.50 = 3,238.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.04x = 15,954.50 × 3,238.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.04x = 51,671,200.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,671,200.97/10,635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.58

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