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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.40, 15,503.08 and 3,410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.40, 15,503.08 and 3,410 is: 5,114.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.40 : 15,503.08 = 3,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.40/15,503.08 = 3,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.40x = 15,503.08 × 3,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.40x = 52,865,502.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,865,502.80/10,336.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.50

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