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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,311.62, 15,469.14 and 3,384.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,311.62, 15,469.14 and 3,384.50 is: 5,077.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,311.62 : 15,469.14 = 3,384.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,311.62/15,469.14 = 3,384.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,311.62x = 15,469.14 × 3,384.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,311.62x = 52,355,304.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,355,304.33/10,311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,077.31

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