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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.79, 15,476.46 and 3,299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.79, 15,476.46 and 3,299.44 is: 4,947.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.79 : 15,476.46 = 3,299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.79/15,476.46 = 3,299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.79x = 15,476.46 × 3,299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.79x = 51,063,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,063,651.18/10,320.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.65

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