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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,308.87, 15,460.07 and 2,913.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,308.87, 15,460.07 and 2,913.57 is: 4,369.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,308.87 : 15,460.07 = 2,913.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,308.87/15,460.07 = 2,913.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,308.87x = 15,460.07 × 2,913.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,308.87x = 45,043,981.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,043,981.58/10,308.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.44

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