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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,280.80, 15,423.60 and 3,355.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,280.80, 15,423.60 and 3,355.36 is: 5,033.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,280.80 : 15,423.60 = 3,355.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,280.80/15,423.60 = 3,355.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,280.80x = 15,423.60 × 3,355.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,280.80x = 51,751,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,751,730.50/10,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.82

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