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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.84, 15,446.34 and 3,371.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.84, 15,446.34 and 3,371.34 is: 5,057.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.84 : 15,446.34 = 3,371.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.84/15,446.34 = 3,371.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.84x = 15,446.34 × 3,371.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.84x = 52,074,863.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,074,863.90/10,296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.36

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