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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,638.54, 15,957.81 and 3,242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,638.54, 15,957.81 and 3,242.84 is: 4,864.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,638.54 : 15,957.81 = 3,242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,638.54/15,957.81 = 3,242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,638.54x = 15,957.81 × 3,242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,638.54x = 51,748,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,748,544.79/10,638.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,864.25

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