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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,413.13, 15,621 and 3,393.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,413.13, 15,621 and 3,393.86 is: 5,091.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,413.13 : 15,621 = 3,393.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,413.13/15,621 = 3,393.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,413.13x = 15,621 × 3,393.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,413.13x = 53,015,487.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,015,487.06/10,413.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,091.22

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