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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,238.50, 15,360.27 and 3,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,238.50, 15,360.27 and 3,313 is: 4,970.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,238.50 : 15,360.27 = 3,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,238.50/15,360.27 = 3,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,238.50x = 15,360.27 × 3,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,238.50x = 50,888,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,888,574.51/10,238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,970.32

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