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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.22, 15,473.85 and 3,294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.22, 15,473.85 and 3,294.24 is: 4,942.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.22 : 15,473.85 = 3,294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.22/15,473.85 = 3,294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.22x = 15,473.85 × 3,294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.22x = 50,974,498.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,974,498.25/10,314.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.16

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