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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,309.04, 15,464.12 and 2,914.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,309.04, 15,464.12 and 2,914.08 is: 4,371.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,309.04 : 15,464.12 = 2,914.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,309.04/15,464.12 = 2,914.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,309.04x = 15,464.12 × 2,914.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,309.04x = 45,063,682.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,063,682.81/10,309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.28

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