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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,384.58, 15,579.34 and 3,364.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,384.58, 15,579.34 and 3,364.59 is: 5,047.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,384.58 : 15,579.34 = 3,364.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,384.58/15,579.34 = 3,364.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,384.58x = 15,579.34 × 3,364.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,384.58x = 52,418,091.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,418,091.57/10,384.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,047.69

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