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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,394.36, 15,593.82 and 3,375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,394.36, 15,593.82 and 3,375.08 is: 5,063.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,394.36 : 15,593.82 = 3,375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,394.36/15,593.82 = 3,375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,394.36x = 15,593.82 × 3,375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,394.36x = 52,630,312.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,630,312.04/10,394.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.36

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