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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.43, 15,491.13 and 2,931.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.43, 15,491.13 and 2,931.96 is: 4,397.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.43 : 15,491.13 = 2,931.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.43/15,491.13 = 2,931.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.43x = 15,491.13 × 2,931.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.43x = 45,419,437.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,419,437.10/10,327.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,397.94

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