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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,202.92, 15,304.62 and 3,277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,202.92, 15,304.62 and 3,277.48 is: 4,916.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,202.92 : 15,304.62 = 3,277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,202.92/15,304.62 = 3,277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,202.92x = 15,304.62 × 3,277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,202.92x = 50,160,585.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,160,585.96/10,202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.30

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