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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.54, 15,392.97 and 3,334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.54, 15,392.97 and 3,334.50 is: 5,002.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.54 : 15,392.97 = 3,334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.54/15,392.97 = 3,334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.54x = 15,392.97 × 3,334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.54x = 51,327,858.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,327,858.47/10,260.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.45

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