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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,204.97, 15,307.45 and 3,280.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,204.97, 15,307.45 and 3,280.01 is: 4,920.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,204.97 : 15,307.45 = 3,280.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,204.97/15,307.45 = 3,280.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,204.97x = 15,307.45 × 3,280.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,204.97x = 50,208,504.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,208,504.34/10,204.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,920.01

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