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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,309.15, 15,464.56 and 2,913.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,309.15, 15,464.56 and 2,913.67 is: 4,370.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,309.15 : 15,464.56 = 2,913.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,309.15/15,464.56 = 2,913.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,309.15x = 15,464.56 × 2,913.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,309.15x = 45,058,624.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,058,624.54/10,309.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.74

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