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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.40, 15,459.66 and 3,381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.40, 15,459.66 and 3,381 is: 5,071.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.40 : 15,459.66 = 3,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.40/15,459.66 = 3,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.40x = 15,459.66 × 3,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.40x = 52,269,110.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,269,110.46/10,307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,071.03

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