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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,311.06, 15,466.58 and 2,914.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,311.06, 15,466.58 and 2,914.54 is: 4,371.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,311.06 : 15,466.58 = 2,914.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,311.06/15,466.58 = 2,914.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,311.06x = 15,466.58 × 2,914.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,311.06x = 45,077,966.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,077,966.07/10,311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.81

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