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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.73, 15,598.64 and 3,376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.73, 15,598.64 and 3,376.44 is: 5,065.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.73 : 15,598.64 = 3,376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.73/15,598.64 = 3,376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.73x = 15,598.64 × 3,376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.73x = 52,667,872.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,667,872.04/10,397.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,065.32

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