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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,319.52, 15,479.32 and 3,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,319.52, 15,479.32 and 3,394 is: 5,091.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,319.52 : 15,479.32 = 3,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,319.52/15,479.32 = 3,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,319.52x = 15,479.32 × 3,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,319.52x = 52,536,812.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,536,812.08/10,319.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,091.01

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