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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,304.93, 15,458.52 and 3,283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,304.93, 15,458.52 and 3,283.30 is: 4,925.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,304.93 : 15,458.52 = 3,283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,304.93/15,458.52 = 3,283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,304.93x = 15,458.52 × 3,283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,304.93x = 50,754,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,754,958.72/10,304.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.31

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