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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,650.60, 15,977.44 and 3,254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,650.60, 15,977.44 and 3,254.10 is: 4,881.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,650.60 : 15,977.44 = 3,254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,650.60/15,977.44 = 3,254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,650.60x = 15,977.44 × 3,254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,650.60x = 51,992,187.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,992,187.50/10,650.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,881.62

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