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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,305.73, 15,453.48 and 3,284.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,305.73, 15,453.48 and 3,284.83 is: 4,925.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,305.73 : 15,453.48 = 3,284.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,305.73/15,453.48 = 3,284.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,305.73x = 15,453.48 × 3,284.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,305.73x = 50,762,065.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,762,065.81/10,305.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.62

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