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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,388.89, 15,586.79 and 3,369.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,388.89, 15,586.79 and 3,369.13 is: 5,054.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,388.89 : 15,586.79 = 3,369.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,388.89/15,586.79 = 3,369.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,388.89x = 15,586.79 × 3,369.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,388.89x = 52,513,895.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,513,895.45/10,388.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.81

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