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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.73, 15,470.61 and 3,295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.73, 15,470.61 and 3,295.54 is: 4,942.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.73 : 15,470.61 = 3,295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.73/15,470.61 = 3,295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.73x = 15,470.61 × 3,295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.73x = 50,984,014.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,984,014.08/10,314.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.84

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