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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.72, 15,462.66 and 3,382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.72, 15,462.66 and 3,382.76 is: 5,074.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.72 : 15,462.66 = 3,382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.72/15,462.66 = 3,382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.72x = 15,462.66 × 3,382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.72x = 52,306,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,306,467.74/10,307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.49

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