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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.56, 15,446.52 and 3,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.56, 15,446.52 and 3,372 is: 5,058.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.56 : 15,446.52 = 3,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.56/15,446.52 = 3,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.56x = 15,446.52 × 3,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.56x = 52,085,665.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,085,665.44/10,297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.06

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