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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,393.68, 15,592.86 and 3,468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,393.68, 15,592.86 and 3,468 is: 5,202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,393.68 : 15,592.86 = 3,468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,393.68/15,592.86 = 3,468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,393.68x = 15,592.86 × 3,468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,393.68x = 54,076,038.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,076,038.48/10,393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,202.78

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