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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.40, 15,395.20 and 3,334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.40, 15,395.20 and 3,334.72 is: 5,002.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.40 : 15,395.20 = 3,334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.40/15,395.20 = 3,334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.40x = 15,395.20 × 3,334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.40x = 51,338,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,338,681.34/10,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.60

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