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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,243.04, 15,363.96 and 3,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,243.04, 15,363.96 and 3,317 is: 4,975.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,243.04 : 15,363.96 = 3,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,243.04/15,363.96 = 3,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,243.04x = 15,363.96 × 3,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,243.04x = 50,962,255.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,962,255.32/10,243.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.31

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