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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,308.84, 15,464.46 and 3,286.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,308.84, 15,464.46 and 3,286.41 is: 4,930.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,308.84 : 15,464.46 = 3,286.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,308.84/15,464.46 = 3,286.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,308.84x = 15,464.46 × 3,286.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,308.84x = 50,822,555.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,822,555.99/10,308.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.00

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