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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,417.02, 15,623.92 and 3,397.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,417.02, 15,623.92 and 3,397.02 is: 5,095.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,417.02 : 15,623.92 = 3,397.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,417.02/15,623.92 = 3,397.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,417.02x = 15,623.92 × 3,397.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,417.02x = 53,074,768.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,074,768.72/10,417.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.00

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