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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,393.42, 15,592.58 and 3,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,393.42, 15,592.58 and 3,373.44 is: 5,060.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,393.42 : 15,592.58 = 3,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,393.42/15,592.58 = 3,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,393.42x = 15,592.58 × 3,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,393.42x = 52,600,633.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,600,633.08/10,393.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.96

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