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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,315.23, 15,469.93 and 3,200.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,315.23, 15,469.93 and 3,200.13 is: 4,799.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,315.23 : 15,469.93 = 3,200.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,315.23/15,469.93 = 3,200.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,315.23x = 15,469.93 × 3,200.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,315.23x = 49,505,791.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,505,791.09/10,315.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,799.29

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