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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,388.39, 15,579.21 and 3,366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,388.39, 15,579.21 and 3,366.90 is: 5,049.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,388.39 : 15,579.21 = 3,366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,388.39/15,579.21 = 3,366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,388.39x = 15,579.21 × 3,366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,388.39x = 52,453,642.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,453,642.15/10,388.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.26

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