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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,390.28, 15,584.86 and 3,370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,390.28, 15,584.86 and 3,370.64 is: 5,055.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,390.28 : 15,584.86 = 3,370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,390.28/15,584.86 = 3,370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,390.28x = 15,584.86 × 3,370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,390.28x = 52,530,952.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,530,952.51/10,390.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.78

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