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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.93, 15,955.65 and 3,238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.93, 15,955.65 and 3,238.56 is: 4,858.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.93 : 15,955.65 = 3,238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.93/15,955.65 = 3,238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.93x = 15,955.65 × 3,238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.93x = 51,673,329.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,673,329.86/10,635.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.37

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