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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.72, 15,491.67 and 2,932.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.72, 15,491.67 and 2,932.42 is: 4,398.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.72 : 15,491.67 = 2,932.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.72/15,491.67 = 2,932.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.72x = 15,491.67 × 2,932.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.72x = 45,428,082.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,428,082.94/10,327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.66

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