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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.94, 15,425.90 and 3,358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.94, 15,425.90 and 3,358.44 is: 5,037.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.94 : 15,425.90 = 3,358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.94/15,425.90 = 3,358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.94x = 15,425.90 × 3,358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.94x = 51,806,959.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,806,959.60/10,283.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,037.66

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