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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.18, 15,492.97 and 2,933.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.18, 15,492.97 and 2,933.90 is: 4,401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.18 : 15,492.97 = 2,933.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.18/15,492.97 = 2,933.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.18x = 15,492.97 × 2,933.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.18x = 45,454,824.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,454,824.68/10,327.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.48

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