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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.94, 15,492.49 and 2,931.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.94, 15,492.49 and 2,931.81 is: 4,397.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.94 : 15,492.49 = 2,931.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.94/15,492.49 = 2,931.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.94x = 15,492.49 × 2,931.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.94x = 45,421,037.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,421,037.11/10,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,397.88

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