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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.20, 15,488.88 and 3,398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.20, 15,488.88 and 3,398.08 is: 5,097.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.20 : 15,488.88 = 3,398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.20/15,488.88 = 3,398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.20x = 15,488.88 × 3,398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.20x = 52,632,453.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,632,453.35/10,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,097.48

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