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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.88, 15,222.60 and 3,393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.88, 15,222.60 and 3,393 is: 5,090.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.88 : 15,222.60 = 3,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.88/15,222.60 = 3,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.88x = 15,222.60 × 3,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.88x = 51,650,281.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,650,281.80/10,146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.26

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