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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,323.38, 15,486.46 and 2,927.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,323.38, 15,486.46 and 2,927.68 is: 4,391.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,323.38 : 15,486.46 = 2,927.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,323.38/15,486.46 = 2,927.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,323.38x = 15,486.46 × 2,927.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,323.38x = 45,339,353.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,339,353.18/10,323.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.91

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