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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.80, 15,488.70 and 3,399.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.80, 15,488.70 and 3,399.40 is: 5,099.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.80 : 15,488.70 = 3,399.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.80/15,488.70 = 3,399.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.80x = 15,488.70 × 3,399.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.80x = 52,652,286.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,652,286.78/10,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.10

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