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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,404.27, 15,607.47 and 3,384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,404.27, 15,607.47 and 3,384 is: 5,076.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,404.27 : 15,607.47 = 3,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,404.27/15,607.47 = 3,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,404.27x = 15,607.47 × 3,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,404.27x = 52,815,678.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,815,678.48/10,404.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,076.35

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