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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.67, 15,486.73 and 3,399.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.67, 15,486.73 and 3,399.17 is: 5,098.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.67 : 15,486.73 = 3,399.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.67/15,486.73 = 3,399.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.67x = 15,486.73 × 3,399.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.67x = 52,641,942.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,641,942.08/10,324.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,098.66

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