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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,652.08, 15,978.12 and 3,256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,652.08, 15,978.12 and 3,256.14 is: 4,884.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652.08 : 15,978.12 = 3,256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652.08/15,978.12 = 3,256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652.08x = 15,978.12 × 3,256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652.08x = 52,026,995.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,026,995.66/10,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.21

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