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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,393.26, 15,590.68 and 3,467.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,393.26, 15,590.68 and 3,467.76 is: 5,201.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,393.26 : 15,590.68 = 3,467.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,393.26/15,590.68 = 3,467.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,393.26x = 15,590.68 × 3,467.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,393.26x = 54,064,736.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,064,736.48/10,393.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,201.90

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