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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.08, 15,415.26 and 3,351.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.08, 15,415.26 and 3,351.64 is: 5,027.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.08 : 15,415.26 = 3,351.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.08/15,415.26 = 3,351.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.08x = 15,415.26 × 3,351.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.08x = 51,666,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,666,402.03/10,277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,027.34

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