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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.92, 15,473.44 and 3,388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.92, 15,473.44 and 3,388.24 is: 5,083.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.92 : 15,473.44 = 3,388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.92/15,473.44 = 3,388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.92x = 15,473.44 × 3,388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.92x = 52,427,728.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,427,728.35/10,313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,083.20

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