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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.62, 15,482.55 and 3,393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.62, 15,482.55 and 3,393.50 is: 5,090.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.62 : 15,482.55 = 3,393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.62/15,482.55 = 3,393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.62x = 15,482.55 × 3,393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.62x = 52,540,033.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,540,033.43/10,320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.78

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