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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,299.04, 15,450.96 and 3,373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,299.04, 15,450.96 and 3,373.12 is: 5,060.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,299.04 : 15,450.96 = 3,373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,299.04/15,450.96 = 3,373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,299.04x = 15,450.96 × 3,373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,299.04x = 52,117,942.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,117,942.20/10,299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.47

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