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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.19, 15,439.68 and 3,274.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.19, 15,439.68 and 3,274.92 is: 4,911.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.19 : 15,439.68 = 3,274.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.19/15,439.68 = 3,274.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.19x = 15,439.68 × 3,274.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.19x = 50,563,716.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,563,716.83/10,295.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,911.39

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