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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.03, 15,438.46 and 3,274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.03, 15,438.46 and 3,274.14 is: 4,909.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.03 : 15,438.46 = 3,274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.03/15,438.46 = 3,274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.03x = 15,438.46 × 3,274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.03x = 50,547,679.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,547,679.42/10,296.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.43

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