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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,305.95, 15,460.02 and 3,284.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,305.95, 15,460.02 and 3,284.30 is: 4,926.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,305.95 : 15,460.02 = 3,284.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,305.95/15,460.02 = 3,284.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,305.95x = 15,460.02 × 3,284.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,305.95x = 50,775,266.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,775,266.39/10,305.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,926.79

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