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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.89, 15,492.60 and 2,932.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.89, 15,492.60 and 2,932.95 is: 4,399.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.89 : 15,492.60 = 2,932.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.89/15,492.60 = 2,932.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.89x = 15,492.60 × 2,932.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.89x = 45,439,021.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,439,021.17/10,327.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.64

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