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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.64, 15,483.96 and 3,397.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.64, 15,483.96 and 3,397.14 is: 5,095.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.64 : 15,483.96 = 3,397.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.64/15,483.96 = 3,397.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.64x = 15,483.96 × 3,397.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.64x = 52,601,179.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,601,179.87/10,322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.71

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