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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.48, 15,492.24 and 3,305.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.48, 15,492.24 and 3,305.73 is: 4,958.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.48 : 15,492.24 = 3,305.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.48/15,492.24 = 3,305.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.48x = 15,492.24 × 3,305.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.48x = 51,213,162.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,213,162.54/10,327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.92

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