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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.34, 15,487.38 and 2,928.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.34, 15,487.38 and 2,928.78 is: 4,392.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.34 : 15,487.38 = 2,928.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.34/15,487.38 = 2,928.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.34x = 15,487.38 × 2,928.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.34x = 45,359,128.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,359,128.80/10,325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.99

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