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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,343.70, 15,515.55 and 3,418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,343.70, 15,515.55 and 3,418.20 is: 5,127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343.70 : 15,515.55 = 3,418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343.70/15,515.55 = 3,418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343.70x = 15,515.55 × 3,418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343.70x = 53,035,253.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,035,253.01/10,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,127.30

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