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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,361.70, 15,544.77 and 3,342.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,361.70, 15,544.77 and 3,342.11 is: 5,013.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,361.70 : 15,544.77 = 3,342.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,361.70/15,544.77 = 3,342.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,361.70x = 15,544.77 × 3,342.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,361.70x = 51,952,357.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,952,357.59/10,361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.88

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