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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,315.68, 15,475.14 and 3,388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,315.68, 15,475.14 and 3,388.56 is: 5,083.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,315.68 : 15,475.14 = 3,388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,315.68/15,475.14 = 3,388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,315.68x = 15,475.14 × 3,388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,315.68x = 52,438,440.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,438,440.40/10,315.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,083.37

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