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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.26, 15,588.52 and 3,466.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.26, 15,588.52 and 3,466.76 is: 5,200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.26 : 15,588.52 = 3,466.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.26/15,588.52 = 3,466.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.26x = 15,588.52 × 3,466.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.26x = 54,041,657.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,041,657.60/10,392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.18

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