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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.23, 15,492.31 and 2,932.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.23, 15,492.31 and 2,932.69 is: 4,399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.23 : 15,492.31 = 2,932.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.23/15,492.31 = 2,932.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.23x = 15,492.31 × 2,932.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.23x = 45,434,142.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,434,142.61/10,328.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.03

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