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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.23, 15,546.43 and 3,343.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.23, 15,546.43 and 3,343.34 is: 5,016.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.23 : 15,546.43 = 3,343.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.23/15,546.43 = 3,343.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.23x = 15,546.43 × 3,343.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.23x = 51,977,044.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,977,044.32/10,362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.01

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