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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.38, 15,518.99 and 3,418.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.38, 15,518.99 and 3,418.88 is: 5,129.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.38 : 15,518.99 = 3,418.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.38/15,518.99 = 3,418.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.38x = 15,518.99 × 3,418.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.38x = 53,057,495.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,057,495.48/10,344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,129.12

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