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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.20, 15,469.89 and 2,919.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.20, 15,469.89 and 2,919.24 is: 4,378.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.20 : 15,469.89 = 2,919.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.20/15,469.89 = 2,919.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.20x = 15,469.89 × 2,919.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.20x = 45,160,321.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,160,321.68/10,314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,378.46

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