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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,209.04, 15,312.48 and 3,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,209.04, 15,312.48 and 3,283 is: 4,924.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,209.04 : 15,312.48 = 3,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,209.04/15,312.48 = 3,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,209.04x = 15,312.48 × 3,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,209.04x = 50,270,871.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,270,871.84/10,209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.15

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