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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.20, 15,411.30 and 3,349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.20, 15,411.30 and 3,349.40 is: 5,024.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.20 : 15,411.30 = 3,349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.20/15,411.30 = 3,349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.20x = 15,411.30 × 3,349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.20x = 51,618,608.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,618,608.22/10,274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.10

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