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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.84, 15,326.76 and 3,292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.84, 15,326.76 and 3,292.88 is: 4,939.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.84 : 15,326.76 = 3,292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.84/15,326.76 = 3,292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.84x = 15,326.76 × 3,292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.84x = 50,469,181.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,469,181.47/10,217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,939.32

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