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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.50, 15,496.68 and 3,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.50, 15,496.68 and 3,404 is: 5,106.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.50 : 15,496.68 = 3,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.50/15,496.68 = 3,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.50x = 15,496.68 × 3,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.50x = 52,750,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,750,698.72/10,329.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,106.80

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