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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.28, 15,955.22 and 3,239.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.28, 15,955.22 and 3,239.55 is: 4,860.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.28 : 15,955.22 = 3,239.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.28/15,955.22 = 3,239.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.28x = 15,955.22 × 3,239.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.28x = 51,687,732.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,687,732.95/10,635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.03

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