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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,315.62, 15,475.14 and 3,388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,315.62, 15,475.14 and 3,388.50 is: 5,083.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,315.62 : 15,475.14 = 3,388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,315.62/15,475.14 = 3,388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,315.62x = 15,475.14 × 3,388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,315.62x = 52,437,511.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,437,511.89/10,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,083.31

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