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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,405.32, 15,606.48 and 3,385.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,405.32, 15,606.48 and 3,385.98 is: 5,078.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,405.32 : 15,606.48 = 3,385.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,405.32/15,606.48 = 3,385.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,405.32x = 15,606.48 × 3,385.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,405.32x = 52,843,229.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,843,229.15/10,405.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.48

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