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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.08, 15,541.28 and 3,338.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.08, 15,541.28 and 3,338.48 is: 5,008.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.08 : 15,541.28 = 3,338.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.08/15,541.28 = 3,338.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.08x = 15,541.28 × 3,338.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.08x = 51,884,252.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,884,252.45/10,360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,008.09

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