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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.64, 15,584.92 and 3,370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.64, 15,584.92 and 3,370.96 is: 5,055.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.64 : 15,584.92 = 3,370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.64/15,584.92 = 3,370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.64x = 15,584.92 × 3,370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.64x = 52,536,162.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,536,162.76/10,392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.13

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