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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.59, 15,486.94 and 3,397.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.59, 15,486.94 and 3,397.75 is: 5,096.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.59 : 15,486.94 = 3,397.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.59/15,486.94 = 3,397.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.59x = 15,486.94 × 3,397.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.59x = 52,620,750.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,620,750.39/10,325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,096.15

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