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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.41, 15,476.97 and 3,298.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.41, 15,476.97 and 3,298.42 is: 4,947.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.41 : 15,476.97 = 3,298.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.41/15,476.97 = 3,298.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.41x = 15,476.97 × 3,298.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.41x = 51,049,579.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,049,579.10/10,317.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.91

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