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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.92, 15,401.97 and 3,342.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.92, 15,401.97 and 3,342.42 is: 5,013.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.92 : 15,401.97 = 3,342.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.92/15,401.97 = 3,342.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.92x = 15,401.97 × 3,342.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.92x = 51,479,852.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,479,852.57/10,267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.66

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