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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.63, 15,469.99 and 2,917.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.63, 15,469.99 and 2,917.31 is: 4,375.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.63 : 15,469.99 = 2,917.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.63/15,469.99 = 2,917.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.63x = 15,469.99 × 2,917.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.63x = 45,130,671.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,130,671.88/10,314.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.40

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