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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,652.64, 15,981.42 and 3,258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,652.64, 15,981.42 and 3,258.18 is: 4,888.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652.64 : 15,981.42 = 3,258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652.64/15,981.42 = 3,258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652.64x = 15,981.42 × 3,258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652.64x = 52,070,343.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,070,343.02/10,652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,888.02

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