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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,271.52, 15,408.36 and 3,346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,271.52, 15,408.36 and 3,346.56 is: 5,020.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,271.52 : 15,408.36 = 3,346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,271.52/15,408.36 = 3,346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,271.52x = 15,408.36 × 3,346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,271.52x = 51,565,001.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,565,001.24/10,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.19

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