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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,315.50, 15,473.34 and 3,390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,315.50, 15,473.34 and 3,390 is: 5,085.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,315.50 : 15,473.34 = 3,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,315.50/15,473.34 = 3,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,315.50x = 15,473.34 × 3,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,315.50x = 52,454,622.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,454,622.60/10,315.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,085.03

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