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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,294.38, 15,444.81 and 3,373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,294.38, 15,444.81 and 3,373.74 is: 5,061.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,294.38 : 15,444.81 = 3,373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,294.38/15,444.81 = 3,373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,294.38x = 15,444.81 × 3,373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,294.38x = 52,106,773.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,106,773.29/10,294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.67

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