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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,210.62, 15,312.69 and 3,283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,210.62, 15,312.69 and 3,283.50 is: 4,924.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,210.62 : 15,312.69 = 3,283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,210.62/15,312.69 = 3,283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,210.62x = 15,312.69 × 3,283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,210.62x = 50,279,217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,279,217.62/10,210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.21

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