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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.94, 15,441.36 and 3,276.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.94, 15,441.36 and 3,276.05 is: 4,912.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.94 : 15,441.36 = 3,276.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.94/15,441.36 = 3,276.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.94x = 15,441.36 × 3,276.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.94x = 50,586,590.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,586,590.22/10,297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.30

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