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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,514.46, 15,773.26 and 3,396.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,514.46, 15,773.26 and 3,396.32 is: 5,094.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,514.46 : 15,773.26 = 3,396.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,514.46/15,773.26 = 3,396.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,514.46x = 15,773.26 × 3,396.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,514.46x = 53,571,008.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,571,008.71/10,514.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,094.99

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