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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.67, 15,492.53 and 3,305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.67, 15,492.53 and 3,305.92 is: 4,959.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.67 : 15,492.53 = 3,305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.67/15,492.53 = 3,305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.67x = 15,492.53 × 3,305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.67x = 51,217,064.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,217,064.78/10,327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.21

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