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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.21, 15,492.30 and 2,932.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.21, 15,492.30 and 2,932.73 is: 4,399.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.21 : 15,492.30 = 2,932.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.21/15,492.30 = 2,932.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.21x = 15,492.30 × 2,932.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.21x = 45,434,732.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,434,732.98/10,328.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.09

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