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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,651.56, 15,977.34 and 3,256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,651.56, 15,977.34 and 3,256.04 is: 4,884.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,651.56 : 15,977.34 = 3,256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,651.56/15,977.34 = 3,256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,651.56x = 15,977.34 × 3,256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,651.56x = 52,022,858.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,022,858.13/10,651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.06

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