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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,416.95, 15,627.90 and 3,397.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,416.95, 15,627.90 and 3,397.01 is: 5,096.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,416.95 : 15,627.90 = 3,397.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,416.95/15,627.90 = 3,397.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,416.95x = 15,627.90 × 3,397.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,416.95x = 53,088,132.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,088,132.58/10,416.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,096.32

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