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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,651.08, 15,976.62 and 3,255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,651.08, 15,976.62 and 3,255.14 is: 4,882.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,651.08 : 15,976.62 = 3,255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,651.08/15,976.62 = 3,255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,651.08x = 15,976.62 × 3,255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,651.08x = 52,006,134.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,006,134.83/10,651.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,882.71

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