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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.73, 15,486.87 and 3,306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.73, 15,486.87 and 3,306.38 is: 4,958.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.73 : 15,486.87 = 3,306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.73/15,486.87 = 3,306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.73x = 15,486.87 × 3,306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.73x = 51,205,477.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,205,477.23/10,327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.06

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