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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,458.24, 15,682.14 and 3,341.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,458.24, 15,682.14 and 3,341.54 is: 5,010.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,458.24 : 15,682.14 = 3,341.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,458.24/15,682.14 = 3,341.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,458.24x = 15,682.14 × 3,341.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,458.24x = 52,402,402.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,402,402.98/10,458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.63

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