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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.96, 15,484.36 and 3,397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.96, 15,484.36 and 3,397.44 is: 5,096.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.96 : 15,484.36 = 3,397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.96/15,484.36 = 3,397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.96x = 15,484.36 × 3,397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.96x = 52,607,184.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,607,184.04/10,322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,096.13

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