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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,290.24, 15,433.92 and 3,270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,290.24, 15,433.92 and 3,270.24 is: 4,904.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,290.24 : 15,433.92 = 3,270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,290.24/15,433.92 = 3,270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,290.24x = 15,433.92 × 3,270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,290.24x = 50,472,622.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,472,622.54/10,290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,904.90

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