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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,290.52, 15,438.22 and 3,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,290.52, 15,438.22 and 3,365 is: 5,048.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,290.52 : 15,438.22 = 3,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,290.52/15,438.22 = 3,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,290.52x = 15,438.22 × 3,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,290.52x = 51,949,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,949,610.30/10,290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,048.30

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