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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,390.38, 15,588.81 and 3,469.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,390.38, 15,588.81 and 3,469.74 is: 5,205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,390.38 : 15,588.81 = 3,469.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,390.38/15,588.81 = 3,469.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,390.38x = 15,588.81 × 3,469.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,390.38x = 54,089,117.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,089,117.61/10,390.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,205.69

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