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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.33, 15,952.44 and 3,239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.33, 15,952.44 and 3,239.64 is: 4,859.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.33 : 15,952.44 = 3,239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.33/15,952.44 = 3,239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.33x = 15,952.44 × 3,239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.33x = 51,680,162.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,680,162.72/10,635.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,859.29

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