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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,650.64, 15,978.40 and 3,256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,650.64, 15,978.40 and 3,256.16 is: 4,884.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,650.64 : 15,978.40 = 3,256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,650.64/15,978.40 = 3,256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,650.64x = 15,978.40 × 3,256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,650.64x = 52,028,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,028,226.94/10,650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.99

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