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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.23, 15,490.81 and 2,931.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.23, 15,490.81 and 2,931.69 is: 4,397.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.23 : 15,490.81 = 2,931.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.23/15,490.81 = 2,931.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.23x = 15,490.81 × 2,931.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.23x = 45,414,252.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,414,252.77/10,327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,397.53

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