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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,311.22, 15,467.94 and 3,386.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,311.22, 15,467.94 and 3,386.26 is: 5,079.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,311.22 : 15,467.94 = 3,386.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,311.22/15,467.94 = 3,386.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,311.22x = 15,467.94 × 3,386.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,311.22x = 52,378,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,378,466.50/10,311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.75

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