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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,652.23, 15,977.67 and 3,256.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,652.23, 15,977.67 and 3,256.01 is: 4,883.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652.23 : 15,977.67 = 3,256.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652.23/15,977.67 = 3,256.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652.23x = 15,977.67 × 3,256.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652.23x = 52,023,453.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,023,453.30/10,652.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,883.81

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