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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.40, 15,439.68 and 3,272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.40, 15,439.68 and 3,272.76 is: 4,909.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.40 : 15,439.68 = 3,272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.40/15,439.68 = 3,272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.40x = 15,439.68 × 3,272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.40x = 50,530,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,530,367.12/10,292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.48

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