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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,280.32, 15,420.80 and 3,355.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,280.32, 15,420.80 and 3,355.36 is: 5,033.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,280.32 : 15,420.80 = 3,355.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,280.32/15,420.80 = 3,355.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,280.32x = 15,420.80 × 3,355.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,280.32x = 51,742,335.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,742,335.49/10,280.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.14

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