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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,294.28, 15,444.24 and 3,368.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,294.28, 15,444.24 and 3,368.72 is: 5,054.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,294.28 : 15,444.24 = 3,368.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,294.28/15,444.24 = 3,368.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,294.28x = 15,444.24 × 3,368.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,294.28x = 52,027,320.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,027,320.17/10,294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.00

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