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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.54, 15,436.94 and 3,273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.54, 15,436.94 and 3,273.30 is: 4,909.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.54 : 15,436.94 = 3,273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.54/15,436.94 = 3,273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.54x = 15,436.94 × 3,273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.54x = 50,529,735.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,529,735.70/10,292.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.36

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