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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.04, 15,468.72 and 2,917.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.04, 15,468.72 and 2,917.32 is: 4,375.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.04 : 15,468.72 = 2,917.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.04/15,468.72 = 2,917.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.04x = 15,468.72 × 2,917.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.04x = 45,127,206.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,127,206.23/10,313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.74

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