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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.78, 15,440.94 and 3,273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.78, 15,440.94 and 3,273.84 is: 4,910.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.78 : 15,440.94 = 3,273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.78/15,440.94 = 3,273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.78x = 15,440.94 × 3,273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.78x = 50,551,167.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,551,167.01/10,293.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.85

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