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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,650.56, 15,975.84 and 3,255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,650.56, 15,975.84 and 3,255.04 is: 4,882.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,650.56 : 15,975.84 = 3,255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,650.56/15,975.84 = 3,255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,650.56x = 15,975.84 × 3,255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,650.56x = 52,001,998.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,001,998.23/10,650.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,882.56

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