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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,401.30, 15,603.41 and 3,379.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,401.30, 15,603.41 and 3,379.06 is: 5,069.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,401.30 : 15,603.41 = 3,379.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,401.30/15,603.41 = 3,379.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,401.30x = 15,603.41 × 3,379.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,401.30x = 52,724,858.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,724,858.59/10,401.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,069.06

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