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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.88, 15,506.76 and 3,410.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.88, 15,506.76 and 3,410.48 is: 5,116.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.88 : 15,506.76 = 3,410.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.88/15,506.76 = 3,410.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.88x = 15,506.76 × 3,410.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.88x = 52,885,494.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,885,494.84/10,336.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,116.20

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