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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.87, 15,439.16 and 3,273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.87, 15,439.16 and 3,273.31 is: 4,909.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.87 : 15,439.16 = 3,273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.87/15,439.16 = 3,273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.87x = 15,439.16 × 3,273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.87x = 50,537,165.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,537,165.89/10,292.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.92

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