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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.64, 15,479.84 and 2,924.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.64, 15,479.84 and 2,924.96 is: 4,387.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.64 : 15,479.84 = 2,924.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.64/15,479.84 = 2,924.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.64x = 15,479.84 × 2,924.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.64x = 45,277,912.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,277,912.81/10,320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.12

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