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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.17, 15,468.84 and 3,386.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.17, 15,468.84 and 3,386.67 is: 5,080.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.17 : 15,468.84 = 3,386.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.17/15,468.84 = 3,386.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.17x = 15,468.84 × 3,386.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.17x = 52,387,856.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,387,856.36/10,312.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,080.20

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