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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.74, 15,437.67 and 3,272.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.74, 15,437.67 and 3,272.74 is: 4,908.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.74 : 15,437.67 = 3,272.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.74/15,437.67 = 3,272.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.74x = 15,437.67 × 3,272.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.74x = 50,523,480.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,523,480.12/10,292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.65

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