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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.28, 15,408.48 and 3,346.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.28, 15,408.48 and 3,346.78 is: 5,020.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.28 : 15,408.48 = 3,346.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.28/15,408.48 = 3,346.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.28x = 15,408.48 × 3,346.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.28x = 51,568,792.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,568,792.69/10,272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.19

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