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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.04, 15,449.46 and 3,372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.04, 15,449.46 and 3,372.12 is: 5,058.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.04 : 15,449.46 = 3,372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.04/15,449.46 = 3,372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.04x = 15,449.46 × 3,372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.04x = 52,097,433.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,097,433.06/10,298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.97

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