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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.08, 15,421.26 and 3,356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.08, 15,421.26 and 3,356.58 is: 5,034.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.08 : 15,421.26 = 3,356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.08/15,421.26 = 3,356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.08x = 15,421.26 × 3,356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.08x = 51,762,692.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,762,692.89/10,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.26

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