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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.30, 15,484.03 and 2,926.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.30, 15,484.03 and 2,926.17 is: 4,389.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.30 : 15,484.03 = 2,926.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.30/15,484.03 = 2,926.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.30x = 15,484.03 × 2,926.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.30x = 45,308,936.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,308,936.76/10,322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.42

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