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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,651.26, 15,971.61 and 3,253.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,651.26, 15,971.61 and 3,253.95 is: 4,879.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,651.26 : 15,971.61 = 3,253.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,651.26/15,971.61 = 3,253.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,651.26x = 15,971.61 × 3,253.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,651.26x = 51,970,820.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,970,820.36/10,651.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.31

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