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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,234.62, 15,350.31 and 3,307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,234.62, 15,350.31 and 3,307.50 is: 4,960.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,234.62 : 15,350.31 = 3,307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,234.62/15,350.31 = 3,307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,234.62x = 15,350.31 × 3,307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,234.62x = 50,771,150.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,771,150.33/10,234.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.73

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