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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,483.95, 15,726.35 and 3,368.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,483.95, 15,726.35 and 3,368.91 is: 5,053.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,483.95 : 15,726.35 = 3,368.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,483.95/15,726.35 = 3,368.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,483.95x = 15,726.35 × 3,368.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,483.95x = 52,980,587.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,980,587.57/10,483.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.50

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