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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.34, 15,493.83 and 3,403.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.34, 15,493.83 and 3,403.90 is: 5,105.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.34 : 15,493.83 = 3,403.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.34/15,493.83 = 3,403.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.34x = 15,493.83 × 3,403.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.34x = 52,739,447.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,739,447.94/10,329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.79

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