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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.12, 15,439.44 and 3,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.12, 15,439.44 and 3,368 is: 5,050.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.12 : 15,439.44 = 3,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.12/15,439.44 = 3,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.12x = 15,439.44 × 3,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.12x = 52,000,033.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,000,033.92/10,295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,050.94

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