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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,408.02, 15,608.11 and 3,386.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,408.02, 15,608.11 and 3,386.19 is: 5,078.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,408.02 : 15,608.11 = 3,386.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,408.02/15,608.11 = 3,386.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,408.02x = 15,608.11 × 3,386.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,408.02x = 52,852,026.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,852,026.00/10,408.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.01

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