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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.08, 15,544.20 and 3,342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.08, 15,544.20 and 3,342.80 is: 5,014.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.08 : 15,544.20 = 3,342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.08/15,544.20 = 3,342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.08x = 15,544.20 × 3,342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.08x = 51,961,151.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,961,151.76/10,363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.06

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