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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,380.40, 15,573.08 and 3,454.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,380.40, 15,573.08 and 3,454.96 is: 5,183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,380.40 : 15,573.08 = 3,454.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,380.40/15,573.08 = 3,454.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,380.40x = 15,573.08 × 3,454.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,380.40x = 53,804,368.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,804,368.48/10,380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,183.27

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