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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.88, 15,405.48 and 3,348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.88, 15,405.48 and 3,348.24 is: 5,023.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.88 : 15,405.48 = 3,348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.88/15,405.48 = 3,348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.88x = 15,405.48 × 3,348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.88x = 51,581,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,581,244.36/10,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.06

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