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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.80, 15,410.70 and 3,348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.80, 15,410.70 and 3,348.30 is: 5,022.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.80 : 15,410.70 = 3,348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.80/15,410.70 = 3,348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.80x = 15,410.70 × 3,348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.80x = 51,599,646.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,599,646.81/10,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.45

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