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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,396.34, 15,596.96 and 3,376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,396.34, 15,596.96 and 3,376.34 is: 5,065.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,396.34 : 15,596.96 = 3,376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,396.34/15,596.96 = 3,376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,396.34x = 15,596.96 × 3,376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,396.34x = 52,660,570.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,660,570.38/10,396.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,065.30

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