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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.70, 15,482.76 and 3,303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.70, 15,482.76 and 3,303.44 is: 4,954.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.70 : 15,482.76 = 3,303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.70/15,482.76 = 3,303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.70x = 15,482.76 × 3,303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.70x = 51,146,368.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,146,368.69/10,322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.75

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