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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,219.76, 15,329.64 and 3,295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,219.76, 15,329.64 and 3,295.28 is: 4,942.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,219.76 : 15,329.64 = 3,295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,219.76/15,329.64 = 3,295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,219.76x = 15,329.64 × 3,295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,219.76x = 50,515,456.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,515,456.10/10,219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.92

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