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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,308.43, 15,462.78 and 2,913.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,308.43, 15,462.78 and 2,913.13 is: 4,369.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,308.43 : 15,462.78 = 2,913.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,308.43/15,462.78 = 2,913.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,308.43x = 15,462.78 × 2,913.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,308.43x = 45,045,088.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,045,088.30/10,308.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.73

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