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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,300.41, 15,444.73 and 3,279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,300.41, 15,444.73 and 3,279.06 is: 4,916.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,300.41 : 15,444.73 = 3,279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,300.41/15,444.73 = 3,279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,300.41x = 15,444.73 × 3,279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,300.41x = 50,644,196.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,644,196.35/10,300.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.72

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