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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.97, 15,433.96 and 3,271.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.97, 15,433.96 and 3,271.88 is: 4,905.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.97 : 15,433.96 = 3,271.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.97/15,433.96 = 3,271.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.97x = 15,433.96 × 3,271.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.97x = 50,497,996.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,497,996.05/10,293.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.59

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