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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.09, 15,478.48 and 2,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.09, 15,478.48 and 2,924.80 is: 4,385.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.09 : 15,478.48 = 2,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.09/15,478.48 = 2,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.09x = 15,478.48 × 2,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.09x = 45,271,458.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,271,458.30/10,322.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.88

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