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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,209.33, 15,314.31 and 3,189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,209.33, 15,314.31 and 3,189.60 is: 4,784.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,209.33 : 15,314.31 = 3,189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,209.33/15,314.31 = 3,189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,209.33x = 15,314.31 × 3,189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,209.33x = 48,846,523.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,846,523.18/10,209.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,784.50

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