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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,388.80, 15,583.20 and 3,368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,388.80, 15,583.20 and 3,368.80 is: 5,053.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,388.80 : 15,583.20 = 3,368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,388.80/15,583.20 = 3,368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,388.80x = 15,583.20 × 3,368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,388.80x = 52,496,684.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,496,684.16/10,388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.20

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