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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.64, 15,473.28 and 3,292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.64, 15,473.28 and 3,292.36 is: 4,938.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.64 : 15,473.28 = 3,292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.64/15,473.28 = 3,292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.64x = 15,473.28 × 3,292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.64x = 50,943,608.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,943,608.14/10,314.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.96

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