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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.83, 15,476.13 and 2,923.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.83, 15,476.13 and 2,923.34 is: 4,384.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.83 : 15,476.13 = 2,923.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.83/15,476.13 = 2,923.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.83x = 15,476.13 × 2,923.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.83x = 45,241,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,241,912.49/10,317.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,384.83

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