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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,294.23, 15,441.19 and 3,274.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,294.23, 15,441.19 and 3,274.15 is: 4,911.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,294.23 : 15,441.19 = 3,274.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,294.23/15,441.19 = 3,274.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,294.23x = 15,441.19 × 3,274.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,294.23x = 50,556,696.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,556,696.50/10,294.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,911.17

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