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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,394.42, 15,594.08 and 3,374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,394.42, 15,594.08 and 3,374.44 is: 5,062.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,394.42 : 15,594.08 = 3,374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,394.42/15,594.08 = 3,374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,394.42x = 15,594.08 × 3,374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,394.42x = 52,621,287.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,621,287.32/10,394.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.46

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