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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.03, 15,436.96 and 3,273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.03, 15,436.96 and 3,273.14 is: 4,907.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.03 : 15,436.96 = 3,273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.03/15,436.96 = 3,273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.03x = 15,436.96 × 3,273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.03x = 50,527,361.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,527,361.66/10,295.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,907.94

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