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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.07, 15,542.70 and 3,341.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.07, 15,542.70 and 3,341.80 is: 5,012.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.07 : 15,542.70 = 3,341.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.07/15,542.70 = 3,341.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.07x = 15,542.70 × 3,341.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.07x = 51,940,594.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,940,594.86/10,362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.57

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