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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.40, 15,424.68 and 3,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.40, 15,424.68 and 3,356 is: 5,034.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.40 : 15,424.68 = 3,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.40/15,424.68 = 3,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.40x = 15,424.68 × 3,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.40x = 51,765,226.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,765,226.08/10,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.35

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