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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,304.62, 15,459.82 and 3,383.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,304.62, 15,459.82 and 3,383.98 is: 5,076.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,304.62 : 15,459.82 = 3,383.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,304.62/15,459.82 = 3,383.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,304.62x = 15,459.82 × 3,383.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,304.62x = 52,315,721.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,315,721.68/10,304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,076.92

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