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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.10, 15,485.60 and 2,927.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.10, 15,485.60 and 2,927.76 is: 4,391.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.10 : 15,485.60 = 2,927.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.10/15,485.60 = 2,927.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.10x = 15,485.60 × 2,927.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.10x = 45,338,120.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,338,120.26/10,325.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.06

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