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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,394.68, 15,588.54 and 3,372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,394.68, 15,588.54 and 3,372.84 is: 5,058.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,394.68 : 15,588.54 = 3,372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,394.68/15,588.54 = 3,372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,394.68x = 15,588.54 × 3,372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,394.68x = 52,577,651.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,577,651.25/10,394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.13

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